Benzie Academy vs Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 354 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benzie Academy
Benzonia · Public high · Grades 6–12
85 students
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students
| Measure | Benzie Academy Benzonia, Michigan | Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 591 | #547 of 591 |
| National rank | #14664 of 16,910 | #16106 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 85 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 85.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 5% |
| city | Benzonia | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benzie Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 14.6).
- •Benzie Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •Benzie Academy does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •Benzie Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 86.5%).
- •Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 85.0).
- •Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is the larger school with 96 students compared with 85.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benzie Academy better than Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly?
On the Success Index (US), Benzie Academy ranks higher (23.5 vs 14.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benzie Academy and Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly?
About 354 km in a straight line, between Benzonia and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benzie Academy: 85. Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benzie Academy and Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly rank in Michigan?
Benzie Academy is 499th of 591 and Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is 547th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).