Carleton Elementary School vs Denby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
Denby High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
| Measure | Carleton Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | Denby High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1377 of 1,581 | #581 of 591 |
| National rank | #46419 of 50,301 | #16670 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 379 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carleton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 9.0).
- •Carleton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Carleton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Denby High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 95.3%).
- •Carleton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.8).
- •Denby High School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 379.
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 Carleton Elementary School better than Denby High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carleton Elementary School ranks higher (17.3 vs 9.0 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 Carleton Elementary School and Denby High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carleton Elementary School: 379. Denby High School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carleton Elementary School and Denby High School rank in Michigan?
Carleton Elementary School is 1377th of 1,581 and Denby High School is 581st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).