Bailey Lake Elementary School vs Independence Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.3 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
Independence Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | Bailey Lake Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan | Independence Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,581 | #130 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4580 of 50,301 | #6368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 522 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 11.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| city | Clarkston | Clarkston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 77.6).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 12.1%).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 446.
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 Independence Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bailey Lake Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 77.6 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 Independence Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Clarkston and Clarkston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Lake Elementary School: 522. Independence Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Lake Elementary School and Independence Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bailey Lake Elementary School is 74th of 1,581 and Independence Elementary School is 130th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).