Henry Ford Academy vs Stout Middle School
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.
Henry Ford Academy
Dearborn · Charter high · Grades 9–12
476 students
Stout Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students
| Measure | Henry Ford Academy Dearborn, Michigan | Stout Middle School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 591 | #353 of 485 |
| National rank | #9544 of 16,910 | #11066 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Ford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 34.1).
- •Stout Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Henry Ford Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Henry Ford Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 84.1%).
- •Henry Ford Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.4).
- •Stout Middle School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 476.
- •Henry Ford Academy is a charter school while Stout Middle School is a public 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 Henry Ford Academy better than Stout Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Ford Academy ranks higher (45.6 vs 34.1 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 Henry Ford Academy and Stout Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Ford Academy: 476. Stout Middle School: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Ford Academy and Stout Middle School rank in Michigan?
Henry Ford Academy is 315th of 591 and Stout Middle School is 353rd of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).