Taylor High School vs Taylor Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taylor High School
Taylor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,371 students
Taylor Preparatory High School
Taylor · Charter high · Grades 9–12
405 students
| Measure | Taylor High School Taylor, Michigan | Taylor Preparatory High School Taylor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 591 | #417 of 591 |
| National rank | #14352 of 16,910 | #12273 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,371 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 1,371 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 32% |
| city | Taylor | Taylor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 25.2).
- •Taylor Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Taylor Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Taylor High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 67.2%).
- •Taylor Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.5).
- •Taylor High School is the larger school with 1,371 students compared with 405.
- •Taylor High School is a public school while Taylor Preparatory High School 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 Taylor High School better than Taylor Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Preparatory High School ranks higher (34.7 vs 25.2 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 Taylor High School and Taylor Preparatory High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Taylor and Taylor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Taylor High School: 1,371. Taylor Preparatory High School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Taylor High School and Taylor Preparatory High School rank in Michigan?
Taylor High School is 484th of 591 and Taylor Preparatory High School is 417th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).