Smith Middle School vs Thorne Elementary 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.
Smith Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
Thorne Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
593 students
| Measure | Smith Middle School Dearborn, Michigan | Thorne Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 485 | #1481 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8615 of 15,369 | #48945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 525 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 13% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 11.8).
- •Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 13%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 13%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 92.6%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.6).
- •Thorne Elementary School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 525.
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 Smith Middle School better than Thorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Middle School ranks higher (45.5 vs 11.8 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 Smith Middle School and Thorne Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith Middle School: 525. Thorne Elementary School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith Middle School and Thorne Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Smith Middle School is 249th of 485 and Thorne Elementary School is 1481st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).