Northwestern High School vs Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwestern High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
305 students
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
455 students
| Measure | Northwestern High School Detroit, Michigan | Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 591 | #1558 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15644 of 16,910 | #50007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 305 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 6% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 7.2).
- •Northwestern High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 6%).
- •Northwestern High School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Northwestern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 95.2%).
- •Northwestern High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.5).
- •Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 305.
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 Northwestern High School better than Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern High School ranks higher (17.8 vs 7.2 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 Northwestern High School and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern High School: 305. Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern High School and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Northwestern High School is 530th of 591 and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is 1558th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).