Bedford School vs Edsel Ford High 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.
Bedford School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
Edsel Ford High School
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,502 students
| Measure | Bedford School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Edsel Ford High School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1319 of 1,581 | #481 of 591 |
| National rank | #44506 of 50,301 | #14217 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 389 | 1,502 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 1,502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edsel Ford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 20.5).
- •Bedford School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Edsel Ford High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Edsel Ford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 82.3%).
- •Bedford School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.1).
- •Edsel Ford High School is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 389.
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 Bedford School better than Edsel Ford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Edsel Ford High School ranks higher (25.8 vs 20.5 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 Bedford School and Edsel Ford High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford School: 389. Edsel Ford High School: 1,502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford School and Edsel Ford High School rank in Michigan?
Bedford School is 1319th of 1,581 and Edsel Ford High School is 481st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).