Emerson ElementaryMiddle School vs Henry Ford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
532 students
Henry Ford High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
607 students
| Measure | Emerson ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Henry Ford High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1476 of 1,581 | #583 of 591 |
| National rank | #48800 of 50,301 | #16695 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 532 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson ElementaryMiddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.2 vs 8.6).
- •Emerson ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Henry Ford High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Henry Ford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 91%).
- •Emerson ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.4).
- •Henry Ford High School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 532.
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 Emerson ElementaryMiddle School better than Henry Ford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson ElementaryMiddle School ranks higher (12.2 vs 8.6 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 Emerson ElementaryMiddle School and Henry Ford High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson ElementaryMiddle School: 532. Henry Ford High School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson ElementaryMiddle School and Henry Ford High School rank in Michigan?
Emerson ElementaryMiddle School is 1476th of 1,581 and Henry Ford High School is 583rd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).