Dorr School vs Nichols ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorr School
Dorr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Nichols ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
311 students
| Measure | Dorr School Dorr, Michigan | Nichols ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,581 | #1492 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9706 of 50,301 | #49151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 311 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 15% |
| city | Dorr | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorr School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 11.1).
- •Dorr School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 15%).
- •Dorr School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 23%).
- •Dorr School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 92%).
- •Dorr School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.3).
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 Dorr School better than Nichols ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorr School ranks higher (72.3 vs 11.1 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 Dorr School and Nichols ElementaryMiddle School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Dorr and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorr School: 311. Nichols ElementaryMiddle School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorr School and Nichols ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Dorr School is 224th of 1,581 and Nichols ElementaryMiddle School is 1492nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).