Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly vs George Defer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 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
George Defer Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
460 students
| Measure | Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly Detroit, Michigan | George Defer Elementary School Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #547 of 591 | #154 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16106 of 16,910 | #7395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 96 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 62% |
| city | Detroit | Grosse Pointe Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Defer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 14.6).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 5%).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 5%).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 86.5%).
- •Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 17.0).
- •George Defer Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 96.
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 George Defer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), George Defer Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 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 George Defer Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Grosse Pointe Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly: 96. George Defer Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly and George Defer Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is 547th of 591 and George Defer Elementary School is 154th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).