Oakland Elementary School vs University High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakland Elementary School
Royal Oak · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
University High School
Ferndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students
| Measure | Oakland Elementary School Royal Oak, Michigan | University High School Ferndale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 1,581 | #574 of 591 |
| National rank | #17606 of 50,301 | #16617 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 242 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 2.5% |
| city | Royal Oak | Ferndale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 9.9).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 73.3%).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 22.3).
- •University High School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 242.
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 Oakland Elementary School better than University High School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 9.9 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 Oakland Elementary School and University High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Royal Oak and Ferndale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland Elementary School: 242. University High School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland Elementary School and University High School rank in Michigan?
Oakland Elementary School is 448th of 1,581 and University High School is 574th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).