Bessie B Baker School vs Wayland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie B Baker School
Wayland · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
280 students
Wayland High School
Wayland · Public high · Grades 9–12
800 students
| Measure | Bessie B Baker School Wayland, Michigan | Wayland High School Wayland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,581 | #154 of 591 |
| National rank | #13690 of 50,301 | #5520 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 280 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Wayland | Wayland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie B Baker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 61.2).
- •Wayland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 45%).
- •Bessie B Baker School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.0).
- •Wayland High School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 280.
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 Bessie B Baker School better than Wayland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie B Baker School ranks higher (66.6 vs 61.2 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 Bessie B Baker School and Wayland High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wayland and Wayland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie B Baker School: 280. Wayland High School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie B Baker School and Wayland High School rank in Michigan?
Bessie B Baker School is 344th of 1,581 and Wayland High School is 154th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).