Grissom Middle School vs Noor International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grissom Middle School
Sterling Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
703 students
Noor International Academy
Sterling Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
186 students
| Measure | Grissom Middle School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Noor International Academy Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 485 | #479 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #11920 of 15,369 | #18482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 703 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 57% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Noor International Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 30.0).
- •Noor International Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Noor International Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Noor International Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 79.1%).
- •Noor International Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.0).
- •Grissom Middle School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 186.
- •Grissom Middle School is a public school while Noor International Academy 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 Grissom Middle School better than Noor International Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Noor International Academy ranks higher (59.6 vs 30.0 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 Grissom Middle School and Noor International Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grissom Middle School: 703. Noor International Academy: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grissom Middle School and Noor International Academy rank in Michigan?
Grissom Middle School is 376th of 485 and Noor International Academy is 479th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).