Henry Ford High School vs Williamston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Ford High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
607 students
Williamston High School
Williamston · Public high · Grades 9–12
609 students
| Measure | Henry Ford High School Detroit, Michigan | Williamston High School Williamston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #583 of 591 | #88 of 591 |
| National rank | #16695 of 16,910 | #3767 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 607 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 52% |
| city | Detroit | Williamston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williamston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 8.6).
- •Williamston High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •Williamston High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Williamston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 89.1%).
- •Henry Ford High School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 22.6).
- •Williamston High School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 607.
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 High School better than Williamston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Williamston High School ranks higher (68.2 vs 8.6 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 High School and Williamston High School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Williamston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Ford High School: 607. Williamston High School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Ford High School and Williamston High School rank in Michigan?
Henry Ford High School is 583rd of 591 and Williamston High School is 88th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).