Bay City Central High School vs Grosse Pointe North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 151 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
Grosse Pointe North High School
Grosse Pointe Woods · Public high · Grades 9–12
924 students
| Measure | Bay City Central High School Bay City, Michigan | Grosse Pointe North High School Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #431 of 591 | #67 of 591 |
| National rank | #12720 of 16,910 | #3076 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 921 | 924 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 924 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Bay City | Grosse Pointe Woods |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grosse Pointe North High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 32.7).
- •Grosse Pointe North High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Grosse Pointe North High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Grosse Pointe North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 71%).
- •Grosse Pointe North High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.1).
- •Grosse Pointe North High School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 921.
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 Grosse Pointe North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grosse Pointe North High School ranks higher (70.9 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 Grosse Pointe North High School?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Grosse Pointe Woods in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay City Central High School: 921. Grosse Pointe North High School: 924. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay City Central High School and Grosse Pointe North High School rank in Michigan?
Bay City Central High School is 431st of 591 and Grosse Pointe North High School is 67th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).