John Glenn High School vs Thomas A Edison Elem 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 Glenn High School
Westland · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,368 students
Thomas A Edison Elem School
Westland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | John Glenn High School Westland, Michigan | Thomas A Edison Elem School Westland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 591 | #1303 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12888 of 16,910 | #44000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,368 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 1,368 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Westland | Westland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Glenn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 21.4).
- •Thomas A Edison Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •John Glenn High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •John Glenn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 67.6%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elem School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.7).
- •John Glenn High School is the larger school with 1,368 students compared with 450.
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 Glenn High School better than Thomas A Edison Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John Glenn High School ranks higher (32.0 vs 21.4 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 John Glenn High School and Thomas A Edison Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Westland and Westland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Glenn High School: 1,368. Thomas A Edison Elem School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Glenn High School and Thomas A Edison Elem School rank in Michigan?
John Glenn High School is 437th of 591 and Thomas A Edison Elem School is 1303rd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).