Detroit Leadership Academy High School vs River Oaks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 956 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 7–12
271 students
River Oaks Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
| Measure | Detroit Leadership Academy High School Detroit, Michigan | River Oaks Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 591 | #917 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16464 of 16,910 | #31611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 271 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 39% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 11.7).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 2.5%).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 12%).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 93.7%).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.9).
- •River Oaks Elementary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 271.
- •Detroit Leadership Academy High School is a charter school while River Oaks Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Leadership Academy High School better than River Oaks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), River Oaks Elementary School ranks higher (40.5 vs 11.7 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 Leadership Academy High School and River Oaks Elementary School?
About 956 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School: 271. River Oaks Elementary School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Leadership Academy High School and River Oaks Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School is 558th of 591 and River Oaks Elementary School is 917th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).