Bailey Lake Elementary School vs Clarkston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Lake Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
Clarkston High School
Clarkston · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,552 students
| Measure | Bailey Lake Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan | Clarkston High School Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,581 | #89 of 591 |
| National rank | #4580 of 50,301 | #3775 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 522 | 1,552 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 1,552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Clarkston | Clarkston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 68.1).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 13.9%).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.4).
- •Clarkston High School is the larger school with 1,552 students compared with 522.
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 Bailey Lake Elementary School better than Clarkston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bailey Lake Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 68.1 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 Bailey Lake Elementary School and Clarkston High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Clarkston and Clarkston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Lake Elementary School: 522. Clarkston High School: 1,552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Lake Elementary School and Clarkston High School rank in Michigan?
Bailey Lake Elementary School is 74th of 1,581 and Clarkston High School is 89th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).