Big Rapids High School vs Brookside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Rapids High School
Big Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
755 students
Brookside Elementary School
Big Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
336 students
| Measure | Big Rapids High School Big Rapids, Michigan | Brookside Elementary School Big Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 591 | #842 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7437 of 16,910 | #29180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 755 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Big Rapids | Big Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Rapids High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 44.1).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Big Rapids High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Big Rapids High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 61.9%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.4).
- •Big Rapids High School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 336.
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 Big Rapids High School better than Brookside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Rapids High School ranks higher (53.5 vs 44.1 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 Big Rapids High School and Brookside Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Big Rapids and Big Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Rapids High School: 755. Brookside Elementary School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Rapids High School and Brookside Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Big Rapids High School is 221st of 591 and Brookside Elementary School is 842nd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).