Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy vs Merritt Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Michigan, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy
Detroit · Charter other · Grades K–12
541 students
Merritt Academy
New Haven · Charter other · Grades PK–12
549 students
| Measure | Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy Detroit, Michigan | Merritt Academy New Haven, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 541 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 54.1 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 56% |
| city | Detroit | New Haven |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Academy does better on math proficiency (56% vs 12%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 29%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 88.5%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 54.1).
- •Merritt Academy is the larger school with 549 students compared with 541.
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 Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy better than Merritt Academy?
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 Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy and Merritt Academy?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Detroit and New Haven in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy: 541. Merritt Academy: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy and Merritt Academy rank in Michigan?
Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy is unranked and Merritt Academy is unranked among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).