Mason Academy vs Pershing High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mason Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
476 students
Pershing High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
| Measure | Mason Academy Detroit, Michigan | Pershing High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1487 of 1,581 | #586 of 591 |
| National rank | #49099 of 50,301 | #16714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 476 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mason Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.3 vs 8.4).
- •Pershing High School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 4%).
- •Mason Academy does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •Mason Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 91.3%).
- •Mason Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.0).
- •Mason Academy is the larger school with 476 students compared with 415.
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 Mason Academy better than Pershing High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mason Academy ranks higher (11.3 vs 8.4 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 Mason Academy and Pershing High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mason Academy: 476. Pershing High School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mason Academy and Pershing High School rank in Michigan?
Mason Academy is 1487th of 1,581 and Pershing High School is 586th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).