Derby Middle School vs Harlan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
Harlan Elementary School
Bloomfield Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Derby Middle School Birmingham, Michigan | Harlan Elementary School Bloomfield Hills, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 485 | #26 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #845 of 15,369 | #2358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 631 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 5.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| city | Birmingham | Bloomfield Hills |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.3 vs 85.2).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.9% vs 8.6%).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •Derby Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 373.
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 Derby Middle School better than Harlan Elementary 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 Derby Middle School and Harlan Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Middle School: 631. Harlan Elementary School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Middle School and Harlan Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Derby Middle School is 8th of 485 and Harlan Elementary School is 26th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).