Denby High School vs Ronald Brown Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 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
Ronald Brown Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
834 students
| Measure | Denby High School Detroit, Michigan | Ronald Brown Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 591 | #1547 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16670 of 16,910 | #49905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 464 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 6% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denby High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.0 vs 7.9).
- •Ronald Brown Academy does better on math proficiency (6% vs 2.5%).
- •Denby High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Denby High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 92%).
- •Ronald Brown Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.8).
- •Ronald Brown Academy is the larger school with 834 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 Ronald Brown Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Denby High School ranks higher (9.0 vs 7.9 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 Ronald Brown Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denby High School: 464. Ronald Brown Academy: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denby High School and Ronald Brown Academy rank in Michigan?
Denby High School is 581st of 591 and Ronald Brown Academy is 1547th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).