Bay City Western High School vs Lakeland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 118 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
Lakeland High School
White Lake · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,012 students
| Measure | Bay City Western High School Auburn, Michigan | Lakeland High School White Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 591 | #164 of 591 |
| National rank | #6319 of 16,910 | #5904 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,009 | 1,012 |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | 1,012 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Auburn | White Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 57.9).
- •Bay City Western High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Bay City Western High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Lakeland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 31.9%).
- •Lakeland High School does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 24.0).
- •Lakeland High School is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 1,009.
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 Lakeland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland High School ranks higher (59.6 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 Lakeland High School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Auburn and White Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay City Western High School: 1,009. Lakeland High School: 1,012. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay City Western High School and Lakeland High School rank in Michigan?
Bay City Western High School is 185th of 591 and Lakeland High School is 164th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).