Oakley W Best Middle School vs Polk Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakley W Best Middle School
Dearborn Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students
Polk Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
| Measure | Oakley W Best Middle School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Polk Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 485 | #1439 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13051 of 15,369 | #48030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 557 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakley W Best Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 14.2).
- •Oakley W Best Middle School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Oakley W Best Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Oakley W Best Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 84.5%).
- •Oakley W Best Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
- •Oakley W Best Middle School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 374.
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 Oakley W Best Middle School better than Polk Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakley W Best Middle School ranks higher (23.9 vs 14.2 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 Oakley W Best Middle School and Polk Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakley W Best Middle School: 557. Polk Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakley W Best Middle School and Polk Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Oakley W Best Middle School is 409th of 485 and Polk Elementary School is 1439th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).