Bangor Central School vs Messmore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 138 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
Messmore Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students
| Measure | Bangor Central School Bay City, Michigan | Messmore Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1154 of 1,581 | #43 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38851 of 50,301 | #3529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 332 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 82% |
| city | Bay City | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Messmore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 29.5).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 68.1%).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 23.7).
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 Messmore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Messmore Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 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 Messmore Elementary School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor Central School: 332. Messmore Elementary School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor Central School and Messmore Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bangor Central School is 1154th of 1,581 and Messmore Elementary School is 43rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).