Detroit Achievement Academy vs LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68
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.
Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
352 students
LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
429 students
| Measure | Detroit Achievement Academy Detroit, Michigan | LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1432 of 1,581 | #474 of 485 |
| National rank | #47816 of 50,301 | #15097 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 352 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 53.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Achievement Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.6 vs 10.0).
- •Detroit Achievement Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 90.2%).
- •Detroit Achievement Academy does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 53.6).
- •LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 is the larger school with 429 students compared with 352.
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 Detroit Achievement Academy better than LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Achievement Academy ranks higher (14.6 vs 10.0 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 Detroit Achievement Academy and LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Achievement Academy: 352. LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Achievement Academy and LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 rank in Michigan?
Detroit Achievement Academy is 1432nd of 1,581 and LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 is 474th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).