Academy for Business and Technology High School vs Bedford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Business and Technology High School
Melvindale · Charter high · Grades 6–12
231 students
Bedford School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Academy for Business and Technology High School Melvindale, Michigan | Bedford School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 591 | #1319 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16333 of 16,910 | #44506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 231 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 24% |
| city | Melvindale | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 13.0).
- •Bedford School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 2.5%).
- •Bedford School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Bedford School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 98.7%).
- •Academy for Business and Technology High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.6).
- •Bedford School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 231.
- •Academy for Business and Technology High School is a charter school while Bedford School is a public 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 Academy for Business and Technology High School better than Bedford School?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford School ranks higher (20.5 vs 13.0 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 Academy for Business and Technology High School and Bedford School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Melvindale and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Business and Technology High School: 231. Bedford School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Business and Technology High School and Bedford School rank in Michigan?
Academy for Business and Technology High School is 552nd of 591 and Bedford School is 1319th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).