Carver STEM Academy vs Henry Ford Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver STEM Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
435 students
Henry Ford Early College
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
| Measure | Carver STEM Academy Detroit, Michigan | Henry Ford Early College Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1530 of 1,581 | #102 of 591 |
| National rank | #49703 of 50,301 | #4327 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 435 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 27.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 74.5% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Ford Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 9.0).
- •Henry Ford Early College does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 9%).
- •Henry Ford Early College does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 12%).
- •Henry Ford Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 91.3%).
- •Carver STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 27.5).
- •Carver STEM Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 220.
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 Carver STEM Academy better than Henry Ford Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Ford Early College ranks higher (65.8 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 Carver STEM Academy and Henry Ford Early College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver STEM Academy: 435. Henry Ford Early College: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver STEM Academy and Henry Ford Early College rank in Michigan?
Carver STEM Academy is 1530th of 1,581 and Henry Ford Early College is 102nd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).