Bad Axe Middle School vs Big Burning School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bad Axe Middle School
Bad Axe · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
227 students
Big Burning School
Bad Axe · Public elementary · Grades K–8
20 students
| Measure | Bad Axe Middle School Bad Axe, Michigan | Big Burning School Bad Axe, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #611 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #22265 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 227 | 20 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 20 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 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 54.1).
- •Big Burning School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 49%).
- •Big Burning School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 52%).
- •Bad Axe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 75%).
- •Bad Axe Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.0).
- •Bad Axe Middle School is the larger school with 227 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 Middle School better than Big Burning School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Burning School ranks higher (69.7 vs 54.1 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 Bad Axe Middle School and Big Burning School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bad Axe and Bad Axe in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bad Axe Middle School: 227. Big Burning School: 20. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bad Axe Middle School and Big Burning School rank in Michigan?
Bad Axe Middle School is 611th of 1,581 and Big Burning School is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).