Barkell Elementary School vs Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkell Elementary School
Hancock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School
Dollar Bay · Public other · Grades PK–12
317 students
| Measure | Barkell Elementary School Hancock, Michigan | Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School Dollar Bay, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #314 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #12551 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 257 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Hancock | Dollar Bay |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barkell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Barkell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Barkell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 55.8%).
- •Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 257.
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 Barkell Elementary School better than Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barkell Elementary School and Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Hancock and Dollar Bay in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barkell Elementary School: 257. Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barkell Elementary School and Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School rank in Michigan?
Barkell Elementary School is 314th of 1,581 and Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).