John Glenn High School vs Wayne Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 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
Wayne Memorial High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,257 students
| Measure | John Glenn High School Westland, Michigan | Wayne Memorial High School Wayne, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 591 | #475 of 591 |
| National rank | #12888 of 16,910 | #14134 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 1,368 | 1,257 |
| Enrollment | 1,368 | 1,257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | Westland | Wayne |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Glenn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 26.3).
- •John Glenn High School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •John Glenn High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •John Glenn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 58.9%).
- •Wayne Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.7).
- •John Glenn High School is the larger school with 1,368 students compared with 1,257.
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 Wayne Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Glenn High School ranks higher (32.0 vs 26.3 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 Wayne Memorial High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Westland and Wayne in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Glenn High School: 1,368. Wayne Memorial High School: 1,257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Glenn High School and Wayne Memorial High School rank in Michigan?
John Glenn High School is 437th of 591 and Wayne Memorial High School is 475th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).