Athens High School vs Baker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens High School
Troy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,468 students
Baker Middle School
Troy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
629 students
| Measure | Athens High School Troy, Michigan | Baker Middle School Troy, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 591 | #48 of 485 |
| National rank | #1216 of 16,910 | #2152 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,468 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 1,468 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 61% |
| city | Troy | Troy |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 76.1).
- •Athens High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Athens High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Athens High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 21.8%).
- •Baker Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.1).
- •Athens High School is the larger school with 1,468 students compared with 629.
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 Athens High School better than Baker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Athens High School ranks higher (80.3 vs 76.1 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 Athens High School and Baker Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Troy and Troy in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens High School: 1,468. Baker Middle School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens High School and Baker Middle School rank in Michigan?
Athens High School is 12th of 591 and Baker Middle School is 48th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).