Gaylord Middle School vs South Maple Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 180 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaylord Middle School
Gaylord · Public middle · Grades 7–8
435 students
South Maple Elementary School
Gaylord · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
385 students
| Measure | Gaylord Middle School Gaylord, Michigan | South Maple Elementary School Gaylord, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 485 | #504 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6707 of 15,369 | #19243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 435 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| city | Gaylord | Gaylord |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Maple Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 54.3).
- •South Maple Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Gaylord Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Gaylord Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 63.6%).
- •South Maple Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.8).
- •Gaylord Middle School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 385.
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 Gaylord Middle School better than South Maple Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Maple Elementary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 54.3 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 Gaylord Middle School and South Maple Elementary School?
About 180 m in a straight line, between Gaylord and Gaylord in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaylord Middle School: 435. South Maple Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaylord Middle School and South Maple Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Gaylord Middle School is 195th of 485 and South Maple Elementary School is 504th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).