Fisher Elementary School vs Global Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fisher Elementary School
Redford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Global Heights Academy
Dearborn Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
274 students
| Measure | Fisher Elementary School Redford, Michigan | Global Heights Academy Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1206 of 1,581 | #1458 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #40647 of 50,301 | #48423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 341 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Redford | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fisher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 13.2).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 94.5%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.1).
- •Fisher Elementary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 274.
- •Fisher Elementary School is a public school while Global Heights Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fisher Elementary School better than Global Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fisher Elementary School ranks higher (26.6 vs 13.2 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 Fisher Elementary School and Global Heights Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Redford and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fisher Elementary School: 341. Global Heights Academy: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fisher Elementary School and Global Heights Academy rank in Michigan?
Fisher Elementary School is 1206th of 1,581 and Global Heights Academy is 1458th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).