Bay City Central High School vs Garber High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 3.9 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
Garber High School
Essexville · Public high · Grades 9–12
489 students
| Measure | Bay City Central High School Bay City, Michigan | Garber High School Essexville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 591 | #172 of 591 |
| National rank | #12720 of 16,910 | #6086 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 921 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Bay City | Essexville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garber High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 32.7).
- •Garber High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Garber High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 71%).
- •Garber High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.1).
- •Bay City Central High School is the larger school with 921 students compared with 489.
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 Garber High School?
On the Success Index (US), Garber High School ranks higher (58.9 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 Garber High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Essexville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay City Central High School: 921. Garber High School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay City Central High School and Garber High School rank in Michigan?
Bay City Central High School is 431st of 591 and Garber High School is 172nd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).