Bangor Central School vs Handy 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.
Bangor Central School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
Handy Middle School
Bay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Bangor Central School Bay City, Michigan | Handy Middle School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1154 of 1,581 | #393 of 485 |
| National rank | #38851 of 50,301 | #12566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 332 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bangor Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 26.6).
- •Bangor Central School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Bangor Central School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Bangor Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 78.8%).
- •Handy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 23.7).
- •Handy Middle School is the larger school with 598 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 Handy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bangor Central School ranks higher (29.5 vs 26.6 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 Bangor Central School and Handy Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor Central School: 332. Handy Middle School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor Central School and Handy Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bangor Central School is 1154th of 1,581 and Handy Middle School is 393rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).