Durand Area High School vs Gaines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durand Area High School
Durand · Public high · Grades 9–12
385 students
Gaines Elementary School
Gaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
93 students
| Measure | Durand Area High School Durand, Michigan | Gaines Elementary School Gaines, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 591 | #715 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9135 of 16,910 | #25504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 385 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Durand | Gaines |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaines Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 47.2).
- •Durand Area High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Durand Area High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 44.2%).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.5).
- •Durand Area High School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 93.
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 Durand Area High School better than Gaines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaines Elementary School ranks higher (49.5 vs 47.2 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 Durand Area High School and Gaines Elementary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Durand and Gaines in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durand Area High School: 385. Gaines Elementary School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durand Area High School and Gaines Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Durand Area High School is 296th of 591 and Gaines Elementary School is 715th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).