Henry Ford Early College vs The Dearborn Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 941 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Ford Early College
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
The Dearborn Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students
| Measure | Henry Ford Early College Dearborn, Michigan | The Dearborn Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 591 | #1361 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4327 of 16,910 | #46089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 220 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 25% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Ford Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 18.0).
- •Henry Ford Early College does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 25%).
- •Henry Ford Early College does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 30%).
- •Henry Ford Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 94.2%).
- •The Dearborn Academy does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 27.5).
- •The Dearborn Academy is the larger school with 518 students compared with 220.
- •Henry Ford Early College is a public school while The Dearborn 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 Henry Ford Early College better than The Dearborn Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Ford Early College ranks higher (65.8 vs 18.0 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 Henry Ford Early College and The Dearborn Academy?
About 941 m in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Ford Early College: 220. The Dearborn Academy: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Ford Early College and The Dearborn Academy rank in Michigan?
Henry Ford Early College is 102nd of 591 and The Dearborn Academy is 1361st of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).