Bath Middle School vs Cole Academy East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bath Middle School
Bath · Public middle · Grades 6–8
241 students
Cole Academy East
East Lansing · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
148 students
| Measure | Bath Middle School Bath, Michigan | Cole Academy East East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 485 | #683 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9241 of 15,369 | #24593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 241 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Bath | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cole Academy East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 42.6).
- •Bath Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 54.1%).
- •Cole Academy East does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.5).
- •Bath Middle School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 148.
- •Bath Middle School is a public school while Cole Academy East is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bath Middle School better than Cole Academy East?
On the Success Index (US), Cole Academy East ranks higher (50.8 vs 42.6 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 Bath Middle School and Cole Academy East?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Bath and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bath Middle School: 241. Cole Academy East: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bath Middle School and Cole Academy East rank in Michigan?
Bath Middle School is 279th of 485 and Cole Academy East is 683rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).