Bay City Western High School vs Great Lakes Bay Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 9.0 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
Great Lakes Bay Early College
Univ Ctr · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students
| Measure | Bay City Western High School Auburn, Michigan | Great Lakes Bay Early College Univ Ctr, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #185 of 591 | #30 of 591 |
| National rank | #6319 of 16,910 | #1694 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,009 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 64.5% |
| city | Auburn | Univ Ctr |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 57.9).
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 42%).
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 68%).
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 31.9%).
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 24.0).
- •Bay City Western High School is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 200.
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 Great Lakes Bay Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Great Lakes Bay Early College ranks higher (77.2 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 Great Lakes Bay Early College?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Univ Ctr in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay City Western High School: 1,009. Great Lakes Bay Early College: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay City Western High School and Great Lakes Bay Early College rank in Michigan?
Bay City Western High School is 185th of 591 and Great Lakes Bay Early College is 30th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).