Bangor West Central School vs Handy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor West Central School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
Handy Middle School
Bay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Bangor West Central School Bay City, Michigan | Handy Middle School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #852 of 1,581 | #393 of 485 |
| National rank | #29500 of 50,301 | #12566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 361 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| 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 26.6).
- •Bangor West Central School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Bangor West Central School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Bangor West Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 78.8%).
- •Handy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 27.8).
- •Handy Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 361.
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 West Central School better than Handy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bangor West Central School ranks higher (43.6 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 West Central School and Handy Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor West Central School: 361. Handy Middle School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor West Central School and Handy Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bangor West Central School is 852nd of 1,581 and Handy Middle School is 393rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).