Dixon Elementary School vs Global Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
485 students
Global Heights Academy
Dearborn Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
274 students
| Measure | Dixon Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | Global Heights Academy Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1544 of 1,581 | #1458 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49862 of 50,301 | #48423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 485 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Heights Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.2 vs 8.1).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 94.8%).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.3).
- •Dixon Elementary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 274.
- •Dixon Elementary School is a public school while Global Heights Academy is a charter 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 Dixon Elementary School better than Global Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Global Heights Academy ranks higher (13.2 vs 8.1 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 Dixon Elementary School and Global Heights Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixon Elementary School: 485. Global Heights Academy: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixon Elementary School and Global Heights Academy rank in Michigan?
Dixon Elementary School is 1544th of 1,581 and Global Heights Academy is 1458th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).