Bay City Academy Farragut Campus vs Handy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay City Academy Farragut Campus
Bay City · Charter other · Grades PK–12
373 students
Handy Middle School
Bay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Bay City Academy Farragut Campus Bay City, Michigan | Handy Middle School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #393 of 485 |
| National rank | – | #12566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Handy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Handy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 83.4%).
- •Handy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.7).
- •Handy Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 373.
- •Bay City Academy Farragut Campus is a charter school while Handy Middle School is a public 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 Bay City Academy Farragut Campus better than Handy Middle 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 Bay City Academy Farragut Campus and Handy Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay City Academy Farragut Campus: 373. Handy Middle School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay City Academy Farragut Campus and Handy Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bay City Academy Farragut Campus is unranked and Handy Middle School is 393rd of 485 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).