Henry Ford Academy vs WhitmoreBolles Elementary 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
WhitmoreBolles Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
| Measure | Henry Ford Academy Dearborn, Michigan | WhitmoreBolles Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 591 | #964 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9544 of 16,910 | #32987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Ford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 38.5).
- •Henry Ford Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Henry Ford Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 74.7%).
- •WhitmoreBolles Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.8).
- •Henry Ford Academy is the larger school with 476 students compared with 316.
- •Henry Ford Academy is a charter school while WhitmoreBolles Elementary 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 WhitmoreBolles Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Ford Academy ranks higher (45.6 vs 38.5 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 WhitmoreBolles Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Ford Academy: 476. WhitmoreBolles Elementary School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Ford Academy and WhitmoreBolles Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Henry Ford Academy is 315th of 591 and WhitmoreBolles Elementary School is 964th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).