David Hicks School vs Tipton Academy 48
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 992 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Hicks School
Inkster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Tipton Academy 48
Garden City · Charter other · Grades 4–12
255 students
| Measure | David Hicks School Inkster, Michigan | Tipton Academy 48 Garden City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1506 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #49329 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–12 |
| Students | 466 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 31% |
| city | Inkster | Garden City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tipton Academy 48 does better on math proficiency (31% vs 7.5%).
- •Tipton Academy 48 does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 12%).
- •Tipton Academy 48 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 79.6%).
- •David Hicks School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 23.2).
- •David Hicks School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 255.
- •David Hicks School is a public school while Tipton Academy 48 is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 David Hicks School better than Tipton Academy 48?
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 David Hicks School and Tipton Academy 48?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Inkster and Garden City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Hicks School: 466. Tipton Academy 48: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Hicks School and Tipton Academy 48 rank in Michigan?
David Hicks School is 1506th of 1,581 and Tipton Academy 48 is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).