Ecorse Community High School vs River Rouge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecorse Community High School
Ecorse · Public high · Grades 9–12
340 students
River Rouge High School
River Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
987 students
| Measure | Ecorse Community High School Ecorse, Michigan | River Rouge High School River Rouge, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #582 of 591 | #587 of 591 |
| National rank | #16686 of 16,910 | #16730 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 340 | 987 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 987 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 3% |
| city | Ecorse | River Rouge |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (8.8 vs 8.0).
- •Ecorse Community High School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 3%).
- •Ecorse Community High School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •River Rouge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 80.3%).
- •Ecorse Community High School does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.1).
- •River Rouge High School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 340.
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 Ecorse Community High School better than River Rouge High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ecorse Community High School and River Rouge High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Ecorse and River Rouge in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ecorse Community High School: 340. River Rouge High School: 987. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ecorse Community High School and River Rouge High School rank in Michigan?
Ecorse Community High School is 582nd of 591 and River Rouge High School is 587th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).