Ferndale High School vs Pasteur 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.
Ferndale High School
Ferndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
739 students
Pasteur Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
| Measure | Ferndale High School Ferndale, Michigan | Pasteur Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 591 | #1278 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12260 of 16,910 | #43100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 739 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Ferndale | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 22.8).
- •Ferndale High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Ferndale High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Ferndale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 89.4%).
- •Pasteur Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.6).
- •Ferndale High School is the larger school with 739 students compared with 310.
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 Pasteur Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale High School ranks higher (34.7 vs 22.8 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 Pasteur Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale High School: 739. Pasteur Elementary School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale High School and Pasteur Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ferndale High School is 416th of 591 and Pasteur Elementary School is 1278th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).