Birmingham Covington School vs Ernest W Seaholm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birmingham Covington School
Bloomfield Hills · Public middle · Grades 3–8
643 students
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,081 students
| Measure | Birmingham Covington School Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | Ernest W Seaholm High School Birmingham, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 485 | #4 of 591 |
| National rank | #788 of 15,369 | #752 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 643 | 1,081 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 1,081 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| city | Bloomfield Hills | Birmingham |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.7 vs 84.0).
- •Birmingham Covington School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Ernest W Seaholm High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •Birmingham Covington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 11.6%).
- •Ernest W Seaholm High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.5).
- •Ernest W Seaholm High School is the larger school with 1,081 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 Birmingham Covington School better than Ernest W Seaholm High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birmingham Covington School and Ernest W Seaholm High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birmingham Covington School: 643. Ernest W Seaholm High School: 1,081. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birmingham Covington School and Ernest W Seaholm High School rank in Michigan?
Birmingham Covington School is 5th of 485 and Ernest W Seaholm High School is 4th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).