Bangor Lincoln School vs Handy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor Lincoln School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Handy Middle School
Bay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Bangor Lincoln School Bay City, Michigan | Handy Middle School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #967 of 1,581 | #393 of 485 |
| National rank | #33072 of 50,301 | #12566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 344 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bangor Lincoln School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 26.6).
- •Bangor Lincoln School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Bangor Lincoln School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Bangor Lincoln School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 78.8%).
- •Handy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 26.5).
- •Handy Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 344.
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 Lincoln School better than Handy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bangor Lincoln School ranks higher (38.3 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 Lincoln School and Handy Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor Lincoln School: 344. Handy Middle School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor Lincoln School and Handy Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bangor Lincoln School is 967th of 1,581 and Handy Middle School is 393rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).