Bedford School vs Polk Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 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
Polk Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
| Measure | Bedford School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Polk Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1319 of 1,581 | #1439 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #44506 of 50,301 | #48030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 389 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 14.2).
- •Bedford School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Bedford School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Bedford School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 84.5%).
- •Bedford School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.3).
- •Bedford School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 374.
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 Polk Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford School ranks higher (20.5 vs 14.2 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 Bedford School and Polk Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford School: 389. Polk Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford School and Polk Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bedford School is 1319th of 1,581 and Polk Elementary School is 1439th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).