Gary Middle School vs Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Lake Station · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
| Measure | Gary Middle School Gary, Indiana | Virgil I Bailey Elementary School Lake Station, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 335 | #856 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13957 of 15,369 | #35172 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 365 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 37% |
| city | Gary | Lake Station |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virgil I Bailey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 18.9).
- •Virgil I Bailey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Virgil I Bailey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 13%).
- •Gary Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 86.4%).
- •Virgil I Bailey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.6).
- •Gary Middle School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 235.
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 Gary Middle School better than Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Virgil I Bailey Elementary School ranks higher (35.2 vs 18.9 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 Gary Middle School and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Gary and Lake Station in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary Middle School: 365. Virgil I Bailey Elementary School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary Middle School and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Gary Middle School is 331st of 335 and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is 856th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).