Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly vs Detroit Merit Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
719 students
| Measure | Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Merit Charter Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 591 | #1262 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16106 of 16,910 | #42616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 96 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 26% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 14.6).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 5%).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 5%).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 86.5%).
- •Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 18.9).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy is the larger school with 719 students compared with 96.
- •Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is a public school while Detroit Merit Charter Academy 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 Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly better than Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Merit Charter Academy ranks higher (23.5 vs 14.6 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 Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly and Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly: 96. Detroit Merit Charter Academy: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly and Detroit Merit Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is 547th of 591 and Detroit Merit Charter Academy is 1262nd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).