Bay City Central High School vs Cramer Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay City Central High School
Bay City · Public high · Grades 9–12
921 students
Cramer Junior High School
Essexville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
484 students
| Measure | Bay City Central High School Bay City, Michigan | Cramer Junior High School Essexville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 591 | #282 of 485 |
| National rank | #12720 of 16,910 | #9293 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 921 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Bay City | Essexville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cramer Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 32.7).
- •Cramer Junior High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Bay City Central High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Cramer Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 71%).
- •Bay City Central High School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.9).
- •Bay City Central High School is the larger school with 921 students compared with 484.
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 Central High School better than Cramer Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cramer Junior High School ranks higher (42.4 vs 32.7 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 Bay City Central High School and Cramer Junior High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Essexville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay City Central High School: 921. Cramer Junior High School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay City Central High School and Cramer Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Bay City Central High School is 431st of 591 and Cramer Junior High School is 282nd of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).