Bailey Lake Elementary School vs Sashabaw Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.0 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
Sashabaw Middle School
Clarkston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
933 students
| Measure | Bailey Lake Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan | Sashabaw Middle School Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,581 | #65 of 485 |
| National rank | #4580 of 50,301 | #2569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 522 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Clarkston | Clarkston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 73.9).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 17.6%).
- •Bailey Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.7).
- •Sashabaw Middle School is the larger school with 933 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 Sashabaw Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bailey Lake Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 73.9 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 Sashabaw Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Clarkston and Clarkston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Lake Elementary School: 522. Sashabaw Middle School: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Lake Elementary School and Sashabaw Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bailey Lake Elementary School is 74th of 1,581 and Sashabaw Middle School is 65th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).