Besser Elementary School vs Thunder Bay Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Besser Elementary School
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Thunder Bay Junior High School
Alpena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Besser Elementary School Alpena, Michigan | Thunder Bay Junior High School Alpena, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,581 | #327 of 485 |
| National rank | #36164 of 50,301 | #10313 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 470 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Alpena | Alpena |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunder Bay Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 33.6).
- •Besser Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Thunder Bay Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Besser Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 63.9%).
- •Thunder Bay Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.8).
- •Thunder Bay Junior High School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 470.
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 Besser Elementary School better than Thunder Bay Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunder Bay Junior High School ranks higher (37.8 vs 33.6 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 Besser Elementary School and Thunder Bay Junior High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Alpena and Alpena in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Besser Elementary School: 470. Thunder Bay Junior High School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Besser Elementary School and Thunder Bay Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Besser Elementary School is 1068th of 1,581 and Thunder Bay Junior High School is 327th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).