Derby Middle School vs Gaylord Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 299 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
Gaylord Intermediate School
Gaylord · Public middle · Grades 4–6
632 students
| Measure | Derby Middle School Birmingham, Michigan | Gaylord Intermediate School Gaylord, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 485 | #219 of 485 |
| National rank | #845 of 15,369 | #7521 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 631 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 48% |
| city | Birmingham | Gaylord |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derby Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 50.6).
- •Derby Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 60%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.1).
- •Gaylord Intermediate School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 631.
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 Derby Middle School better than Gaylord Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Derby Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 50.6 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 Derby Middle School and Gaylord Intermediate School?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Gaylord in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Middle School: 631. Gaylord Intermediate School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Middle School and Gaylord Intermediate School rank in Michigan?
Derby Middle School is 8th of 485 and Gaylord Intermediate School is 219th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).