John Glenn High School vs Kolb 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.
John Glenn High School
Bay City · Public high · Grades 9–12
864 students
Kolb Elementary School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | John Glenn High School Bay City, Michigan | Kolb Elementary School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 591 | #730 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8946 of 16,910 | #25958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 864 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 864 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.9 vs 48.8).
- •Kolb Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •John Glenn High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •John Glenn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 72.5%).
- •Kolb Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 27.9).
- •John Glenn High School is the larger school with 864 students compared with 451.
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 John Glenn High School better than Kolb Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Glenn High School and Kolb Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Glenn High School: 864. Kolb Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Glenn High School and Kolb Elementary School rank in Michigan?
John Glenn High School is 287th of 591 and Kolb Elementary School is 730th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).