Great Lakes Bay Early College vs McAlearSawden Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.1 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
McAlearSawden Elem School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Great Lakes Bay Early College Univ Ctr, Michigan | McAlearSawden Elem School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 591 | #816 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1694 of 16,910 | #28174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 200 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 44% |
| 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 45.6).
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 44%).
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 41%).
- •Great Lakes Bay Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 54%).
- •McAlearSawden Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.0).
- •McAlearSawden Elem School is the larger school with 378 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 McAlearSawden Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Lakes Bay Early College ranks higher (77.2 vs 45.6 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 McAlearSawden Elem School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Univ Ctr and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Lakes Bay Early College: 200. McAlearSawden Elem School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Lakes Bay Early College and McAlearSawden Elem School rank in Michigan?
Great Lakes Bay Early College is 30th of 591 and McAlearSawden Elem School is 816th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).