Henderson Academy vs Hornung Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
558 students
Hornung Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
558 students
| Measure | Henderson Academy Detroit, Michigan | Hornung Elementary School Brighton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1542 of 1,581 | #241 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49837 of 50,301 | #10253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 558 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 62% |
| city | Detroit | Brighton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hornung Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 8.3).
- •Hornung Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 6%).
- •Hornung Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 10%).
- •Hornung Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 91.6%).
- •Henderson Academy does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.6).
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 Henderson Academy better than Hornung Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hornung Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 8.3 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 Henderson Academy and Hornung Elementary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Brighton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henderson Academy: 558. Hornung Elementary School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henderson Academy and Hornung Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Henderson Academy is 1542nd of 1,581 and Hornung Elementary School is 241st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).