Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men vs Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
68 students
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
455 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men Detroit, Michigan | Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 591 | #1558 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15760 of 16,910 | #50007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 68 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 6% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 7.2).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 6%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 95.2%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 17.5).
- •Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 68.
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 Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men better than Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men ranks higher (17.0 vs 7.2 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 Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men: 68. Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is 532nd of 591 and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is 1558th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).