Fordson High School vs Howell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordson High School
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
Howell High School
Howell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,964 students
| Measure | Fordson High School Dearborn, Michigan | Howell High School Howell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 591 | #168 of 591 |
| National rank | #14364 of 16,910 | #6008 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,966 | 1,964 |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 1,964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 38% |
| city | Dearborn | Howell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howell High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 25.1).
- •Howell High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •Howell High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Howell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 85.8%).
- •Fordson High School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.3).
- •Fordson High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 1,964.
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 Fordson High School better than Howell High School?
On the Success Index (US), Howell High School ranks higher (59.2 vs 25.1 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 Fordson High School and Howell High School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Howell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fordson High School: 1,966. Howell High School: 1,964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fordson High School and Howell High School rank in Michigan?
Fordson High School is 485th of 591 and Howell High School is 168th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).