Lee M Thurston High School vs Westfield Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee M Thurston High School
Redford · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students
Westfield Preparatory High School
Redford · Charter high · Grades 7–12
834 students
| Measure | Lee M Thurston High School Redford, Michigan | Westfield Preparatory High School Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 591 | #493 of 591 |
| National rank | #14168 of 16,910 | #14479 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 806 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 14% | – |
| city | Redford | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee M Thurston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 24.6).
- •Lee M Thurston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 81.7%).
- •Westfield Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.7).
- •Westfield Preparatory High School is the larger school with 834 students compared with 806.
- •Lee M Thurston High School is a public school while Westfield Preparatory High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lee M Thurston High School better than Westfield Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lee M Thurston High School ranks higher (26.1 vs 24.6 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 Lee M Thurston High School and Westfield Preparatory High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Redford and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee M Thurston High School: 806. Westfield Preparatory High School: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee M Thurston High School and Westfield Preparatory High School rank in Michigan?
Lee M Thurston High School is 478th of 591 and Westfield Preparatory High School is 493rd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).