Garvey Academy vs Martin Luther King Jr Senior High 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.
Garvey Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
434 students
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
| Measure | Garvey Academy Detroit, Michigan | Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1401 of 1,581 | #580 of 591 |
| National rank | #46963 of 50,301 | #16669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 434 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 4% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garvey Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 9.1).
- •Garvey Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 90.1%).
- •Garvey Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 23.8).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 434.
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 Garvey Academy better than Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Garvey Academy ranks higher (16.3 vs 9.1 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 Garvey Academy and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garvey Academy: 434. Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garvey Academy and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Garvey Academy is 1401st of 1,581 and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is 580th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).