Bailly Middle School vs Rochester Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailly Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
355 students
Rochester Community Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 5–7
353 students
| Measure | Bailly Middle School Gary, Indiana | Rochester Community Middle School Rochester, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 335 | #265 of 335 |
| National rank | #11093 of 15,369 | #10460 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 355 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Gary | Rochester |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rochester Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 33.9).
- •Bailly Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Rochester Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Bailly Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 60.1%).
- •Rochester Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.1).
- •Bailly Middle School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 353.
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 Bailly Middle School better than Rochester Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rochester Community Middle School ranks higher (37.0 vs 33.9 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 Bailly Middle School and Rochester Community Middle School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Gary and Rochester in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailly Middle School: 355. Rochester Community Middle School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailly Middle School and Rochester Community Middle School rank in Indiana?
Bailly Middle School is 271st of 335 and Rochester Community Middle School is 265th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).