Global Heights Academy vs William C Abney Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 205 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Heights Academy
Dearborn Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
274 students
William C Abney Academy Elementary
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
273 students
| Measure | Global Heights Academy Dearborn Heights, Michigan | William C Abney Academy Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1458 of 1,581 | #1493 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48423 of 50,301 | #49159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 274 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Heights Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.2 vs 11.1).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 100%).
- •William C Abney Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.1).
- •Global Heights Academy is the larger school with 274 students compared with 273.
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 Global Heights Academy better than William C Abney Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Global Heights Academy ranks higher (13.2 vs 11.1 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 Global Heights Academy and William C Abney Academy Elementary?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Heights Academy: 274. William C Abney Academy Elementary: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Heights Academy and William C Abney Academy Elementary rank in Michigan?
Global Heights Academy is 1458th of 1,581 and William C Abney Academy Elementary is 1493rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).