Harbor Beach Community High School vs Henry Ford Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor Beach Community High School
Harbor Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
218 students
Henry Ford Early College
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
| Measure | Harbor Beach Community High School Harbor Beach, Michigan | Henry Ford Early College Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 591 | #102 of 591 |
| National rank | #4124 of 16,910 | #4327 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 218 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 27.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 74.5% |
| city | Harbor Beach | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.7 vs 65.8).
- •Henry Ford Early College does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Henry Ford Early College does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 74.5%).
- •Harbor Beach Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 65.9%).
- •Harbor Beach Community High School does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 27.5).
- •Henry Ford Early College is the larger school with 220 students compared with 218.
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 Harbor Beach Community High School better than Henry Ford Early College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harbor Beach Community High School and Henry Ford Early College?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Harbor Beach and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor Beach Community High School: 218. Henry Ford Early College: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor Beach Community High School and Henry Ford Early College rank in Michigan?
Harbor Beach Community High School is 98th of 591 and Henry Ford Early College is 102nd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).