Bangor Central School vs Bangor West Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor Central School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
Bangor West Central School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
| Measure | Bangor Central School Bay City, Michigan | Bangor West Central School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1154 of 1,581 | #852 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38851 of 50,301 | #29500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 332 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 27.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bangor West Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 29.5).
- •Bangor West Central School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Bangor West Central School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Bangor West Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 68.1%).
- •Bangor Central School does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 27.8).
- •Bangor West Central School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 332.
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 Bangor Central School better than Bangor West Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Bangor West Central School ranks higher (43.6 vs 29.5 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 Bangor Central School and Bangor West Central School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor Central School: 332. Bangor West Central School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor Central School and Bangor West Central School rank in Michigan?
Bangor Central School is 1154th of 1,581 and Bangor West Central School is 852nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).