Discovery Elementary vs Priest ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 209 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students
Priest ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
673 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Priest ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 1,581 | #1420 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #17702 of 50,301 | #47405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 674 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 14% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 15.5).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 14%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 18%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 81.7%).
- •Priest ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.7).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 674 students compared with 673.
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 Discovery Elementary better than Priest ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (60.7 vs 15.5 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 Discovery Elementary and Priest ElementaryMiddle School?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 674. Priest ElementaryMiddle School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Priest ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Discovery Elementary is 451st of 1,581 and Priest ElementaryMiddle School is 1420th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).