Edsel Ford High School vs Polk Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edsel Ford High School
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,502 students
Polk Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
| Measure | Edsel Ford High School Dearborn, Michigan | Polk Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 591 | #1439 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14217 of 16,910 | #48030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,502 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 1,502 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edsel Ford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 14.2).
- •Edsel Ford High School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Edsel Ford High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Edsel Ford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 84.5%).
- •Polk Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.1).
- •Edsel Ford High School is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 374.
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 Edsel Ford High School better than Polk Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edsel Ford High School ranks higher (25.8 vs 14.2 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 Edsel Ford High School and Polk Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edsel Ford High School: 1,502. Polk Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edsel Ford High School and Polk Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Edsel Ford High School is 481st of 591 and Polk Elementary School is 1439th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).