Francis A Higgins Elem School vs New Haven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis A Higgins Elem School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
New Haven High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
314 students
| Measure | Francis A Higgins Elem School Chesterfield, Michigan | New Haven High School New Haven, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 1,581 | #370 of 591 |
| National rank | #25301 of 50,301 | #10896 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 425 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| city | Chesterfield | New Haven |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis A Higgins Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 40.3).
- •Francis A Higgins Elem School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •New Haven High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Francis A Higgins Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 51.6%).
- •New Haven High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Francis A Higgins Elem School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 314.
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 Francis A Higgins Elem School better than New Haven High School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis A Higgins Elem School ranks higher (49.8 vs 40.3 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 Francis A Higgins Elem School and New Haven High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and New Haven in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis A Higgins Elem School: 425. New Haven High School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis A Higgins Elem School and New Haven High School rank in Michigan?
Francis A Higgins Elem School is 705th of 1,581 and New Haven High School is 370th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).