Nolan ElementaryMiddle School vs Pershing High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
453 students
Pershing High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
| Measure | Nolan ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Pershing High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1538 of 1,581 | #586 of 591 |
| National rank | #49796 of 50,301 | #16714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 453 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 6% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (8.6 vs 8.4).
- •Pershing High School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 4%).
- •Nolan ElementaryMiddle School does better on reading proficiency (6% vs 5%).
- •Pershing High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 94.7%).
- •Nolan ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.0).
- •Nolan ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 453 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 Nolan ElementaryMiddle School better than Pershing High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nolan ElementaryMiddle School and Pershing High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School: 453. Pershing High School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nolan ElementaryMiddle School and Pershing High School rank in Michigan?
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School is 1538th of 1,581 and Pershing High School is 586th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).