Bertha Neal School vs Gaines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bertha Neal School
Durand · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
158 students
Gaines Elementary School
Gaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
93 students
| Measure | Bertha Neal School Durand, Michigan | Gaines Elementary School Gaines, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #506 of 1,581 | #715 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #19262 of 50,301 | #25504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 158 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Durand | Gaines |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bertha Neal School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 49.5).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 59.5%).
- •Bertha Neal School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.3).
- •Bertha Neal School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 93.
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 Bertha Neal School better than Gaines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bertha Neal School ranks higher (58.4 vs 49.5 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 Bertha Neal School and Gaines Elementary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Durand and Gaines in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bertha Neal School: 158. Gaines Elementary School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bertha Neal School and Gaines Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bertha Neal School is 506th of 1,581 and Gaines Elementary School is 715th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).