Bedford School vs Melvindale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 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
Melvindale High School
Allen Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
982 students
| Measure | Bedford School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Melvindale High School Allen Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1319 of 1,581 | #526 of 591 |
| National rank | #44506 of 50,301 | #15523 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 389 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 19% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Allen Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 18.6).
- •Bedford School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •Melvindale High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Melvindale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 82.3%).
- •Bedford School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 23.4).
- •Melvindale High School is the larger school with 982 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 Melvindale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford School ranks higher (20.5 vs 18.6 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 Melvindale High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Allen Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford School: 389. Melvindale High School: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford School and Melvindale High School rank in Michigan?
Bedford School is 1319th of 1,581 and Melvindale High School is 526th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).