Oakley W Best Middle School vs Quest Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 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
Quest Charter Academy
Taylor · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
683 students
| Measure | Oakley W Best Middle School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Quest Charter Academy Taylor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 485 | #1072 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13051 of 15,369 | #36280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 557 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 38% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Taylor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quest Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 23.9).
- •Quest Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •Quest Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Oakley W Best Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 84.8%).
- •Oakley W Best Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.1).
- •Quest Charter Academy is the larger school with 683 students compared with 557.
- •Oakley W Best Middle School is a public school while Quest Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Quest Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Quest Charter Academy ranks higher (33.5 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 Oakley W Best Middle School and Quest Charter Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Taylor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakley W Best Middle School: 557. Quest Charter Academy: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakley W Best Middle School and Quest Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Oakley W Best Middle School is 409th of 485 and Quest Charter Academy is 1072nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).