Bernice McDowell Elem School vs Taylor High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernice McDowell Elem School
Taylor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Taylor High School
Taylor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,371 students
| Measure | Bernice McDowell Elem School Taylor, Michigan | Taylor High School Taylor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1466 of 1,581 | #484 of 591 |
| National rank | #48625 of 50,301 | #14352 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 341 | 1,371 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 1,371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| city | Taylor | Taylor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 12.6).
- •Taylor High School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Taylor High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Taylor High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 83.3%).
- •Bernice McDowell Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.5).
- •Taylor High School is the larger school with 1,371 students compared with 341.
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 Bernice McDowell Elem School better than Taylor High School?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor High School ranks higher (25.2 vs 12.6 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 Bernice McDowell Elem School and Taylor High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Taylor and Taylor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice McDowell Elem School: 341. Taylor High School: 1,371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice McDowell Elem School and Taylor High School rank in Michigan?
Bernice McDowell Elem School is 1466th of 1,581 and Taylor High School is 484th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).