Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly vs Pierce Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 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
Pierce Middle School
Grosse Pointe Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
570 students
| Measure | Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly Detroit, Michigan | Pierce Middle School Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #547 of 591 | #70 of 485 |
| National rank | #16106 of 16,910 | #2780 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 96 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 56% |
| city | Detroit | Grosse Pointe Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 14.6).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 5%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 5%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 86.5%).
- •Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 19.7).
- •Pierce Middle School is the larger school with 570 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 Pierce Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce Middle School ranks higher (72.8 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 Pierce Middle School?
About 1.8 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. Pierce Middle School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly and Pierce Middle School rank in Michigan?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is 547th of 591 and Pierce Middle School is 70th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).