Detroit Leadership Academy K8 vs Lee M Thurston High School
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.
Detroit Leadership Academy K8
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
Lee M Thurston High School
Redford · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students
| Measure | Detroit Leadership Academy K8 Detroit, Michigan | Lee M Thurston High School Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1523 of 1,581 | #478 of 591 |
| National rank | #49571 of 50,301 | #14168 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 14% |
| city | Detroit | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee M Thurston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 9.5).
- •Lee M Thurston High School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 7.5%).
- •Lee M Thurston High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Lee M Thurston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 91.2%).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.7).
- •Lee M Thurston High School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 486.
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is a charter school while Lee M Thurston High 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit Leadership Academy K8 better than Lee M Thurston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lee M Thurston High School ranks higher (26.1 vs 9.5 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 K8 and Lee M Thurston High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8: 486. Lee M Thurston High School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Leadership Academy K8 and Lee M Thurston High School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is 1523rd of 1,581 and Lee M Thurston High School is 478th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).