Garber High School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garber High School
Essexville · Public high · Grades 9–12
489 students
Washington Elementary School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Garber High School Essexville, Michigan | Washington Elementary School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 591 | #1268 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6086 of 16,910 | #42801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Essexville | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garber High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 23.3).
- •Garber High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Garber High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Garber High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 91.2%).
- •Garber High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Garber High School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 362.
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 Garber High School better than Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garber High School ranks higher (58.9 vs 23.3 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 Garber High School and Washington Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Essexville and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garber High School: 489. Washington Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garber High School and Washington Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Garber High School is 172nd of 591 and Washington Elementary School is 1268th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).