Byron Center High School vs Byron Center West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Center High School
Byron Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,387 students
Byron Center West Middle School
Byron Center · Public middle · Grades 6–9
729 students
| Measure | Byron Center High School Byron Center, Michigan | Byron Center West Middle School Byron Center, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #46 of 591 | #44 of 485 |
| National rank | #2351 of 16,910 | #2035 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 1,387 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 1,387 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| city | Byron Center | Byron Center |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byron Center West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 73.9).
- •Byron Center West Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Byron Center High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Byron Center High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 23.3%).
- •Byron Center West Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.4).
- •Byron Center High School is the larger school with 1,387 students compared with 729.
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 Center High School better than Byron Center West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Byron Center West Middle School ranks higher (76.8 vs 73.9 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 Center High School and Byron Center West Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Byron Center in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron Center High School: 1,387. Byron Center West Middle School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron Center High School and Byron Center West Middle School rank in Michigan?
Byron Center High School is 46th of 591 and Byron Center West Middle School is 44th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).