East Middle School vs South Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle School
Farmington Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
South Hills Middle School
Bloomfield Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
| Measure | East Middle School Farmington Hills, Michigan | South Hills Middle School Bloomfield Hills, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #187 of 485 | #9 of 485 |
| National rank | #6522 of 15,369 | #901 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 555 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 6.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 69% |
| city | Farmington Hills | Bloomfield Hills |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 55.2).
- •South Hills Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 38%).
- •South Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 48%).
- •South Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 35.5%).
- •East Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
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 East Middle School better than South Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Hills Middle School ranks higher (83.9 vs 55.2 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 East Middle School and South Hills Middle School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Farmington Hills and Bloomfield Hills in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School: 555. South Hills Middle School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School and South Hills Middle School rank in Michigan?
East Middle School is 187th of 485 and South Hills Middle School is 9th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).