Nowlin Elementary School vs Oakley W Best Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nowlin Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
Oakley W Best Middle School
Dearborn Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students
| Measure | Nowlin Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan | Oakley W Best Middle School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #870 of 1,581 | #409 of 485 |
| National rank | #30175 of 50,301 | #13051 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 243 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 20% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nowlin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 23.9).
- •Nowlin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Nowlin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Nowlin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 76.8%).
- •Nowlin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.5).
- •Oakley W Best Middle School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 243.
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 Nowlin Elementary School better than Oakley W Best Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nowlin Elementary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 23.9 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 Nowlin Elementary School and Oakley W Best Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nowlin Elementary School: 243. Oakley W Best Middle School: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nowlin Elementary School and Oakley W Best Middle School rank in Michigan?
Nowlin Elementary School is 870th of 1,581 and Oakley W Best Middle School is 409th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).