Fordson High School vs Riverside Academy West Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 678 m 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
Riverside Academy West Campus
Dearborn · Charter high · Grades 6–12
470 students
| Measure | Fordson High School Dearborn, Michigan | Riverside Academy West Campus Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 591 | #591 of 591 |
| National rank | #14364 of 16,910 | #16797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,966 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 11% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fordson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 6.3).
- •Fordson High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 11%).
- •Fordson High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Fordson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 100%).
- •Fordson High School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.4).
- •Fordson High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 470.
- •Fordson High School is a public school while Riverside Academy West Campus 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 Fordson High School better than Riverside Academy West Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Fordson High School ranks higher (25.1 vs 6.3 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 Riverside Academy West Campus?
About 678 m in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fordson High School: 1,966. Riverside Academy West Campus: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fordson High School and Riverside Academy West Campus rank in Michigan?
Fordson High School is 485th of 591 and Riverside Academy West Campus is 591st of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).