Black Elementary School vs Huron Academy Grades 38
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Huron Academy Grades 38
Clinton Township · Charter middle · Grades 3–8
408 students
| Measure | Black Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Huron Academy Grades 38 Clinton Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #876 of 1,581 | #352 of 485 |
| National rank | #30341 of 50,301 | #11045 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 458 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 31% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Clinton Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 34.1).
- •Black Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Black Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Black Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 63%).
- •Black Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.3).
- •Black Elementary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 408.
- •Black Elementary School is a public school while Huron Academy Grades 38 is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Black Elementary School better than Huron Academy Grades 38?
On the Success Index (US), Black Elementary School ranks higher (42.4 vs 34.1 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 Black Elementary School and Huron Academy Grades 38?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Clinton Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Elementary School: 458. Huron Academy Grades 38: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Elementary School and Huron Academy Grades 38 rank in Michigan?
Black Elementary School is 876th of 1,581 and Huron Academy Grades 38 is 352nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).