Bay City Western High School vs Clarkston Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay City Western High School
Auburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,009 students
Clarkston Junior High School
Clarkston · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,007 students
| Measure | Bay City Western High School Auburn, Michigan | Clarkston Junior High School Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 591 | #73 of 591 |
| National rank | #6319 of 16,910 | #3203 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,009 | 1,007 |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | 1,007 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| city | Auburn | Clarkston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarkston Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 57.9).
- •Clarkston Junior High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Clarkston Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Clarkston Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 31.9%).
- •Clarkston Junior High School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.0).
- •Bay City Western High School is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 1,007.
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 Western High School better than Clarkston Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarkston Junior High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 57.9 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 Western High School and Clarkston Junior High School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Clarkston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay City Western High School: 1,009. Clarkston Junior High School: 1,007. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay City Western High School and Clarkston Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Bay City Western High School is 185th of 591 and Clarkston Junior High School is 73rd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).