Durand Middle School vs Gaines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durand Middle School
Durand · Public middle · Grades 6–8
304 students
Gaines Elementary School
Gaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
93 students
| Measure | Durand Middle School Durand, Michigan | Gaines Elementary School Gaines, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 485 | #715 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10852 of 15,369 | #25504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 304 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | Durand | Gaines |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaines Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 35.0).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 50.3%).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.0).
- •Durand Middle School is the larger school with 304 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 Middle School better than Gaines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaines Elementary School ranks higher (49.5 vs 35.0 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 Durand Middle School and Gaines Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Durand and Gaines in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durand Middle School: 304. Gaines Elementary School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durand Middle School and Gaines Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Durand Middle School is 347th of 485 and Gaines Elementary School is 715th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).