Dearborn High School vs Howard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearborn High School
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,775 students
Howard Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
| Measure | Dearborn High School Dearborn, Michigan | Howard Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #339 of 591 | #307 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10145 of 16,910 | #12352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,775 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,775 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 64% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 43.2).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 64.8%).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.7).
- •Dearborn High School is the larger school with 1,775 students compared with 436.
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 Dearborn High School better than Howard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Elementary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 43.2 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 Dearborn High School and Howard Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearborn High School: 1,775. Howard Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearborn High School and Howard Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dearborn High School is 339th of 591 and Howard Elementary School is 307th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).