Byron Area Middle School vs Gaines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.7 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
Gaines Elementary School
Gaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
93 students
| Measure | Byron Area Middle School Byron, Michigan | Gaines Elementary School Gaines, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 485 | #715 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6408 of 15,369 | #25504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 142 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Byron | Gaines |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byron Area Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 49.5).
- •Byron Area Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Byron Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 51.4%).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.3).
- •Byron Area Middle School is the larger school with 142 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 Byron Area Middle School better than Gaines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Byron Area Middle School ranks higher (55.7 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 Byron Area Middle School and Gaines Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Byron and Gaines in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron Area Middle School: 142. Gaines Elementary School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron Area Middle School and Gaines Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Byron Area Middle School is 182nd of 485 and Gaines Elementary School is 715th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).