Christa McAuliffe Middle School vs John Glenn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 275 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Bay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
608 students
John Glenn High School
Bay City · Public high · Grades 9–12
864 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Middle School Bay City, Michigan | John Glenn High School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 485 | #287 of 591 |
| National rank | #9333 of 15,369 | #8946 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 608 | 864 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 864 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Glenn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 42.2).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •John Glenn High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •John Glenn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 45.6%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 27.9).
- •John Glenn High School is the larger school with 864 students compared with 608.
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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School better than John Glenn High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Glenn High School ranks higher (47.9 vs 42.2 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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School and John Glenn High School?
About 275 m in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School: 608. John Glenn High School: 864. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Middle School and John Glenn High School rank in Michigan?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School is 285th of 485 and John Glenn High School is 287th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).