Dryden Elementary School vs Imlay City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dryden Elementary School
Dryden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
224 students
Imlay City High School
Imlay City · Public high · Grades 9–12
554 students
| Measure | Dryden Elementary School Dryden, Michigan | Imlay City High School Imlay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #915 of 1,581 | #392 of 591 |
| National rank | #31579 of 50,301 | #11582 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Dryden | Imlay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dryden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 37.5).
- •Imlay City High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Imlay City High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Dryden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 54.3%).
- •Dryden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 25.2).
- •Imlay City High School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 224.
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 Dryden Elementary School better than Imlay City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dryden Elementary School ranks higher (40.5 vs 37.5 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 Dryden Elementary School and Imlay City High School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Dryden and Imlay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden Elementary School: 224. Imlay City High School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden Elementary School and Imlay City High School rank in Michigan?
Dryden Elementary School is 915th of 1,581 and Imlay City High School is 392nd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).