Dossin ElementaryMiddle School vs Henderson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dossin ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
Henderson Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
558 students
| Measure | Dossin ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Henderson Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1442 of 1,581 | #1542 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48124 of 50,301 | #49837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 283 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 6% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dossin ElementaryMiddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 8.3).
- •Henderson Academy does better on math proficiency (6% vs 5%).
- •Henderson Academy does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 7%).
- •Henderson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 91.9%).
- •Dossin ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.4).
- •Henderson Academy is the larger school with 558 students compared with 283.
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 Dossin ElementaryMiddle School better than Henderson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dossin ElementaryMiddle School ranks higher (13.9 vs 8.3 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 Dossin ElementaryMiddle School and Henderson Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dossin ElementaryMiddle School: 283. Henderson Academy: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dossin ElementaryMiddle School and Henderson Academy rank in Michigan?
Dossin ElementaryMiddle School is 1442nd of 1,581 and Henderson Academy is 1542nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).