Birmingham Covington School vs Way Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 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
Way Elementary School
Bloomfield Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
| Measure | Birmingham Covington School Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | Way Elementary School Bloomfield Hills, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 485 | #20 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #788 of 15,369 | #2111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 643 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| city | Bloomfield Hills | Bloomfield Hills |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Way Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 84.7).
- •Way Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Birmingham Covington School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Birmingham Covington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 10.9%).
- •Way Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.5).
- •Birmingham Covington School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 506.
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 Way Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Way Elementary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 84.7 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 Birmingham Covington School and Way Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield Hills in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birmingham Covington School: 643. Way Elementary School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birmingham Covington School and Way Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Birmingham Covington School is 5th of 485 and Way Elementary School is 20th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).