Dowagiac Middle School vs Imlay City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 274 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowagiac Middle School
Dowagiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
Imlay City Middle School
Imlay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
395 students
| Measure | Dowagiac Middle School Dowagiac, Michigan | Imlay City Middle School Imlay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 485 | #274 of 485 |
| National rank | #13412 of 15,369 | #9162 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 393 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 35% |
| city | Dowagiac | Imlay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imlay City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 22.0).
- •Imlay City Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 21%).
- •Imlay City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 34%).
- •Imlay City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 70.7%).
- •Dowagiac Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.8).
- •Imlay City Middle School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 393.
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 Dowagiac Middle School better than Imlay City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Imlay City Middle School ranks higher (43.0 vs 22.0 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 Dowagiac Middle School and Imlay City Middle School?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Dowagiac and Imlay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowagiac Middle School: 393. Imlay City Middle School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowagiac Middle School and Imlay City Middle School rank in Michigan?
Dowagiac Middle School is 424th of 485 and Imlay City Middle School is 274th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).