Detroit Community Schools Elementary vs Detroit Community Schools High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Community Schools Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
366 students
Detroit Community Schools High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
299 students
| Measure | Detroit Community Schools Elementary Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Community Schools High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1513 of 1,581 | #477 of 591 |
| National rank | #49424 of 50,301 | #14138 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 366 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Community Schools High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 10.1).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 0.5%).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 87.7%).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
- •Detroit Community Schools Elementary is the larger school with 366 students compared with 299.
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 Community Schools Elementary better than Detroit Community Schools High School?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Community Schools High School ranks higher (26.2 vs 10.1 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 Community Schools Elementary and Detroit Community Schools High School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Community Schools Elementary: 366. Detroit Community Schools High School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Community Schools Elementary and Detroit Community Schools High School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Community Schools Elementary is 1513th of 1,581 and Detroit Community Schools High School is 477th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).