Fordson High School vs Lowrey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 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
Lowrey Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students
| Measure | Fordson High School Dearborn, Michigan | Lowrey Middle School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 591 | #250 of 485 |
| National rank | #14364 of 16,910 | #8632 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,966 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 51% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowrey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 25.1).
- •Lowrey Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 30%).
- •Lowrey Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Fordson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 90.6%).
- •Lowrey Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.3).
- •Fordson High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 448.
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 Lowrey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lowrey Middle School ranks higher (45.4 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 Lowrey Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fordson High School: 1,966. Lowrey Middle School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fordson High School and Lowrey Middle School rank in Michigan?
Fordson High School is 485th of 591 and Lowrey Middle School is 250th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).