John D Pierce Middle School vs Lee M Thurston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John D Pierce Middle School
Redford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
Lee M Thurston High School
Redford · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students
| Measure | John D Pierce Middle School Redford, Michigan | Lee M Thurston High School Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 485 | #478 of 591 |
| National rank | #12603 of 15,369 | #14168 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 577 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 14% |
| city | Redford | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.4 vs 26.1).
- •John D Pierce Middle School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Lee M Thurston High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Lee M Thurston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 62.7%).
- •John D Pierce Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.7).
- •Lee M Thurston High School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 577.
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 John D Pierce Middle School better than Lee M Thurston High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John D Pierce Middle School and Lee M Thurston High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Redford and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John D Pierce Middle School: 577. Lee M Thurston High School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John D Pierce Middle School and Lee M Thurston High School rank in Michigan?
John D Pierce Middle School is 396th of 485 and Lee M Thurston High School is 478th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).