Decatur Jr Sr High School vs Detroit Lions Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Jr Sr High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 6–12
399 students
Detroit Lions Academy
Detroit · Public high · Grades 6–12
400 students
| Measure | Decatur Jr Sr High School Decatur, Michigan | Detroit Lions Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 591 | #531 of 591 |
| National rank | #14137 of 16,910 | #15729 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 399 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 10% |
| city | Decatur | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur Jr Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 17.2).
- •Decatur Jr Sr High School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Decatur Jr Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 10%).
- •Decatur Jr Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 91.3%).
- •Detroit Lions Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 20.0).
- •Detroit Lions Academy is the larger school with 400 students compared with 399.
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 Decatur Jr Sr High School better than Detroit Lions Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur Jr Sr High School ranks higher (26.2 vs 17.2 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 Decatur Jr Sr High School and Detroit Lions Academy?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Jr Sr High School: 399. Detroit Lions Academy: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Jr Sr High School and Detroit Lions Academy rank in Michigan?
Decatur Jr Sr High School is 476th of 591 and Detroit Lions Academy is 531st of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).