Bay City Western High School vs Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 8.9 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
Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School
Freeland · Public high · Grades 6–12
897 students
| Measure | Bay City Western High School Auburn, Michigan | Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School Freeland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 591 | #108 of 591 |
| National rank | #6319 of 16,910 | #4427 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,009 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Auburn | Freeland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 57.9).
- •Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Bay City Western High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 31.9%).
- •Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 24.0).
- •Bay City Western High School is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 897.
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 Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School?
On the Success Index (US), Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School ranks higher (65.4 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 Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Freeland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay City Western High School: 1,009. Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay City Western High School and Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School rank in Michigan?
Bay City Western High School is 185th of 591 and Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School is 108th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).