Big Rapids Middle School vs Birmingham Covington School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 221 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Rapids Middle School
Big Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–8
644 students
Birmingham Covington School
Bloomfield Hills · Public middle · Grades 3–8
643 students
| Measure | Big Rapids Middle School Big Rapids, Michigan | Birmingham Covington School Bloomfield Hills, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #316 of 485 | #5 of 485 |
| National rank | #10039 of 15,369 | #788 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 644 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 76% |
| city | Big Rapids | Bloomfield Hills |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birmingham Covington School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 39.0).
- •Birmingham Covington School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 35%).
- •Birmingham Covington School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •Birmingham Covington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 46.4%).
- •Birmingham Covington School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.8).
- •Big Rapids Middle School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 643.
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 Big Rapids Middle School better than Birmingham Covington School?
On the Success Index (US), Birmingham Covington School ranks higher (84.7 vs 39.0 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 Big Rapids Middle School and Birmingham Covington School?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Big Rapids and Bloomfield Hills in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Rapids Middle School: 644. Birmingham Covington School: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Rapids Middle School and Birmingham Covington School rank in Michigan?
Big Rapids Middle School is 316th of 485 and Birmingham Covington School is 5th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).