Great Lakes Bay Early College vs Handy Middle 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.
Great Lakes Bay Early College
Univ Ctr · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students
Handy Middle School
Bay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Great Lakes Bay Early College Univ Ctr, Michigan | Handy Middle School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 591 | #393 of 485 |
| National rank | #1694 of 16,910 | #12566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 200 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 22% |
| city | Univ Ctr | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 26.6).
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 22%).
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 34%).
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 78.8%).
- •Handy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.0).
- •Handy Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 200.
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 Great Lakes Bay Early College better than Handy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Lakes Bay Early College ranks higher (77.2 vs 26.6 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 Great Lakes Bay Early College and Handy Middle School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Univ Ctr and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Lakes Bay Early College: 200. Handy Middle School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Lakes Bay Early College and Handy Middle School rank in Michigan?
Great Lakes Bay Early College is 30th of 591 and Handy Middle School is 393rd of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).