Dresden Elementary School vs Utica High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dresden Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
420 students
Utica High School
Utica · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
| Measure | Dresden Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Utica High School Utica, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,581 | #215 of 591 |
| National rank | #26659 of 50,301 | #7278 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 420 | 1,391 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 1,391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 38% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Utica |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Utica High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 47.7).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Utica High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Utica High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 62.4%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.1).
- •Utica High School is the larger school with 1,391 students compared with 420.
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 Dresden Elementary School better than Utica High School?
On the Success Index (US), Utica High School ranks higher (54.2 vs 47.7 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 Dresden Elementary School and Utica High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Utica in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dresden Elementary School: 420. Utica High School: 1,391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dresden Elementary School and Utica High School rank in Michigan?
Dresden Elementary School is 758th of 1,581 and Utica High School is 215th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).