Julian O Strong Middle School vs Melvindale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julian O Strong Middle School
Melvindale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
Melvindale High School
Allen Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
982 students
| Measure | Julian O Strong Middle School Melvindale, Michigan | Melvindale High School Allen Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 485 | #526 of 591 |
| National rank | #14337 of 15,369 | #15523 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 651 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 19% |
| city | Melvindale | Allen Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melvindale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 16.6).
- •Melvindale High School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Melvindale High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Melvindale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 90.2%).
- •Julian O Strong Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 23.4).
- •Melvindale High School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 651.
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 Julian O Strong Middle School better than Melvindale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Melvindale High School ranks higher (18.6 vs 16.6 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 Julian O Strong Middle School and Melvindale High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Melvindale and Allen Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julian O Strong Middle School: 651. Melvindale High School: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julian O Strong Middle School and Melvindale High School rank in Michigan?
Julian O Strong Middle School is 448th of 485 and Melvindale High School is 526th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).