Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy vs Mumford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 957 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
234 students
Mumford High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
850 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy Detroit, Michigan | Mumford High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1103 of 1,581 | #571 of 591 |
| National rank | #37161 of 50,301 | #16583 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 234 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 3% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 10.2).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy does better on math proficiency (36% vs 3%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 12%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 85.9%).
- •Mumford High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 23.4).
- •Mumford High School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 234.
- •Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is a charter school while Mumford High School is a public 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 Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy better than Mumford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy ranks higher (32.1 vs 10.2 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 Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy and Mumford High School?
About 957 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy: 234. Mumford High School: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy and Mumford High School rank in Michigan?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is 1103rd of 1,581 and Mumford High School is 571st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).