Fordson High School vs Miller Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 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
Miller Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
| Measure | Fordson High School Dearborn, Michigan | Miller Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 591 | #1064 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14364 of 16,910 | #36055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,966 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 41% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miller Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 25.1).
- •Miller Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Miller Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Fordson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 90.1%).
- •Miller Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.3).
- •Fordson High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 575.
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 Miller Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Miller Elementary School ranks higher (33.8 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 Miller Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fordson High School: 1,966. Miller Elementary School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fordson High School and Miller Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Fordson High School is 485th of 591 and Miller Elementary School is 1064th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).