Bedford Senior High School vs Sterling Heights Senior HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Senior High School
Temperance · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,260 students
Sterling Heights Senior HS
Sterling Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,262 students
| Measure | Bedford Senior High School Temperance, Michigan | Sterling Heights Senior HS Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 591 | #446 of 591 |
| National rank | #4376 of 16,910 | #13103 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,260 | 1,262 |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| city | Temperance | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 31.1).
- •Bedford Senior High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Bedford Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Bedford Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 74.7%).
- •Bedford Senior High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.8).
- •Sterling Heights Senior HS is the larger school with 1,262 students compared with 1,260.
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 Senior High School better than Sterling Heights Senior HS?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford Senior High School ranks higher (65.6 vs 31.1 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 Senior High School and Sterling Heights Senior HS?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Temperance and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Senior High School: 1,260. Sterling Heights Senior HS: 1,262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Senior High School and Sterling Heights Senior HS rank in Michigan?
Bedford Senior High School is 106th of 591 and Sterling Heights Senior HS is 446th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).