Bay City Central High School vs WR Bush Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 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
WR Bush Elementary School
Essexville · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
236 students
| Measure | Bay City Central High School Bay City, Michigan | WR Bush Elementary School Essexville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 591 | #409 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12720 of 16,910 | #16493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 921 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Bay City | Essexville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •WR Bush Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 32.7).
- •WR Bush Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 71%).
- •WR Bush Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.1).
- •Bay City Central High School is the larger school with 921 students compared with 236.
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 WR Bush Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), WR Bush Elementary School ranks higher (62.5 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 WR Bush Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Essexville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay City Central High School: 921. WR Bush Elementary School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay City Central High School and WR Bush Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bay City Central High School is 431st of 591 and WR Bush Elementary School is 409th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).