Carstens ElementaryMiddle School vs Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 762 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
266 students
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students
| Measure | Carstens ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1446 of 1,581 | #547 of 591 |
| National rank | #48200 of 50,301 | #16106 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 266 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Carstens ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 5%).
- •Carstens ElementaryMiddle School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 5%).
- •Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 95.5%).
- •Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.0).
- •Carstens ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 96.
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 Carstens ElementaryMiddle School better than Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carstens ElementaryMiddle School and Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly?
About 762 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School: 266. Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carstens ElementaryMiddle School and Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly rank in Michigan?
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School is 1446th of 1,581 and Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is 547th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).