Bay City Western High School vs McAlearSawden Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 9.5 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
McAlearSawden Elem School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Bay City Western High School Auburn, Michigan | McAlearSawden Elem School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 591 | #816 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6319 of 16,910 | #28174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,009 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Auburn | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay City Western High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 45.6).
- •McAlearSawden Elem School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Bay City Western High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 41%).
- •Bay City Western High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 54%).
- •McAlearSawden Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 24.0).
- •Bay City Western High School is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 378.
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 McAlearSawden Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Bay City Western High School ranks higher (57.9 vs 45.6 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 McAlearSawden Elem School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay City Western High School: 1,009. McAlearSawden Elem School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay City Western High School and McAlearSawden Elem School rank in Michigan?
Bay City Western High School is 185th of 591 and McAlearSawden Elem School is 816th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).