For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 771 students in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Dexter Linwood are Central High School and Durfee Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Durfee Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI include Central High School and Durfee Elementarymiddle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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