Ernest W Seaholm High School vs Pierce Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,081 students
Pierce Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Ernest W Seaholm High School Birmingham, Michigan | Pierce Elementary School Birmingham, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4 of 591 | #64 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #752 of 16,910 | #4170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,081 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest W Seaholm High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 81.5).
- •Ernest W Seaholm High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Ernest W Seaholm High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 11.6%).
- •Ernest W Seaholm High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •Ernest W Seaholm High School is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 556.
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 Ernest W Seaholm High School better than Pierce Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest W Seaholm High School ranks higher (84.0 vs 81.5 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 Ernest W Seaholm High School and Pierce Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest W Seaholm High School: 1,081. Pierce Elementary School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest W Seaholm High School and Pierce Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ernest W Seaholm High School is 4th of 591 and Pierce Elementary School is 64th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).