Dakota High School vs Northville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota High School
Macomb · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,476 students
Northville High School
Northville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,441 students
| Measure | Dakota High School Macomb, Michigan | Northville High School Northville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #124 of 591 | #18 of 591 |
| National rank | #4742 of 16,910 | #1286 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,476 | 2,441 |
| Enrollment | 2,476 | 2,441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 5.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 74% |
| city | Macomb | Northville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 64.1).
- •Northville High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 51%).
- •Northville High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 65%).
- •Northville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.2% vs 21%).
- •Dakota High School does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.2).
- •Dakota High School is the larger school with 2,476 students compared with 2,441.
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 Dakota High School better than Northville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northville High School ranks higher (79.9 vs 64.1 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 Dakota High School and Northville High School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Macomb and Northville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota High School: 2,476. Northville High School: 2,441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota High School and Northville High School rank in Michigan?
Dakota High School is 124th of 591 and Northville High School is 18th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).