Byron Area Middle School vs Durand Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Area Middle School
Byron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
142 students
Durand Middle School
Durand · Public middle · Grades 6–8
304 students
| Measure | Byron Area Middle School Byron, Michigan | Durand Middle School Durand, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 485 | #347 of 485 |
| National rank | #6408 of 15,369 | #10852 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 142 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| city | Byron | Durand |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byron Area Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 35.0).
- •Byron Area Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Byron Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Durand Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 51.4%).
- •Durand Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.3).
- •Durand Middle School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 142.
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 Byron Area Middle School better than Durand Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Byron Area Middle School ranks higher (55.7 vs 35.0 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 Byron Area Middle School and Durand Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Byron and Durand in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron Area Middle School: 142. Durand Middle School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron Area Middle School and Durand Middle School rank in Michigan?
Byron Area Middle School is 182nd of 485 and Durand Middle School is 347th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).