Denby High School vs Wayne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 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
Wayne Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
| Measure | Denby High School Detroit, Michigan | Wayne Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 591 | #1467 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16670 of 16,910 | #48663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.6 vs 9.0).
- •Wayne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Denby High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 91.9%).
- •Wayne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.8).
- •Denby High School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 234.
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 Wayne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wayne Elementary School ranks higher (12.6 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 Wayne Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denby High School: 464. Wayne Elementary School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denby High School and Wayne Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Denby High School is 581st of 591 and Wayne Elementary School is 1467th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).