Bad Axe High School vs Big Burning School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bad Axe High School
Bad Axe · Public high · Grades 7–12
336 students
Big Burning School
Bad Axe · Public elementary · Grades K–8
20 students
| Measure | Bad Axe High School Bad Axe, Michigan | Big Burning School Bad Axe, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #140 of 591 | – |
| National rank | #5188 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 336 | 20 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 20 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 69.5% |
| city | Bad Axe | Bad Axe |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Burning School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 62.3).
- •Big Burning School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 43%).
- •Big Burning School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 59%).
- •Bad Axe High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 75%).
- •Bad Axe High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 20.0).
- •Bad Axe High School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 20.
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 Bad Axe High School better than Big Burning School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Burning School ranks higher (69.7 vs 62.3 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 Bad Axe High School and Big Burning School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bad Axe and Bad Axe in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bad Axe High School: 336. Big Burning School: 20. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bad Axe High School and Big Burning School rank in Michigan?
Bad Axe High School is 140th of 591 and Big Burning School is unranked among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).