Denby High School vs Fisher Magnet Academy
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.
Denby High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
Fisher Magnet Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
758 students
| Measure | Denby High School Detroit, Michigan | Fisher Magnet Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 591 | #1280 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16670 of 16,910 | #43213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 464 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fisher Magnet Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 9.0).
- •Denby High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 95.8%).
- •Fisher Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.8).
- •Fisher Magnet Academy is the larger school with 758 students compared with 464.
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 Denby High School better than Fisher Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fisher Magnet Academy ranks higher (22.6 vs 9.0 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 Denby High School and Fisher Magnet Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denby High School: 464. Fisher Magnet Academy: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denby High School and Fisher Magnet Academy rank in Michigan?
Denby High School is 581st of 591 and Fisher Magnet Academy is 1280th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).