George L Myers Elementary School vs Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George L Myers Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Lake Station · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
| Measure | George L Myers Elementary School Portage, Indiana | Virgil I Bailey Elementary School Lake Station, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 1,053 | #856 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #17420 of 50,301 | #35172 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 332 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Portage | Lake Station |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George L Myers Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 35.2).
- •George L Myers Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •George L Myers Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •George L Myers Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 86.4%).
- •Virgil I Bailey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •George L Myers Elementary School is the larger school with 332 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 George L Myers Elementary School better than Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), George L Myers Elementary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 35.2 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 George L Myers Elementary School and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Portage and Lake Station in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George L Myers Elementary School: 332. Virgil I Bailey Elementary School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George L Myers Elementary School and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School rank in Indiana?
George L Myers Elementary School is 346th of 1,053 and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is 856th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).