Dryden High School vs Imlay City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dryden High School
Dryden · Public high · Grades 7–12
214 students
Imlay City High School
Imlay City · Public high · Grades 9–12
554 students
| Measure | Dryden High School Dryden, Michigan | Imlay City High School Imlay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 591 | #392 of 591 |
| National rank | #8736 of 16,910 | #11582 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 214 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Dryden | Imlay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dryden High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 37.5).
- •Imlay City High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Dryden High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Dryden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 54.3%).
- •Dryden High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 25.2).
- •Imlay City High School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 214.
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 High School better than Imlay City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dryden High School ranks higher (48.6 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 High School and Imlay City High School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Dryden and Imlay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden High School: 214. Imlay City High School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden High School and Imlay City High School rank in Michigan?
Dryden High School is 276th of 591 and Imlay City High School is 392nd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).