Ferndale High School vs Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
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.
Ferndale High School
Ferndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
739 students
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–3
517 students
| Measure | Ferndale High School Ferndale, Michigan | Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus Oak Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 591 | #684 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12260 of 16,910 | #24599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 739 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Ferndale | Oak Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 34.7).
- •Ferndale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 48.2%).
- •Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.6).
- •Ferndale High School is the larger school with 739 students compared with 517.
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 Ferndale High School better than Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus ranks higher (50.8 vs 34.7 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 Ferndale High School and Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Oak Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale High School: 739. Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale High School and Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus rank in Michigan?
Ferndale High School is 416th of 591 and Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is 684th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).