John Glenn High School vs McAlearSawden Elem 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
McAlearSawden Elem School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | John Glenn High School Bay City, Michigan | McAlearSawden Elem School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 591 | #816 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8946 of 16,910 | #28174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 864 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 864 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 27.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Glenn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 45.6).
- •McAlearSawden Elem School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •John Glenn High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •John Glenn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 54%).
- •McAlearSawden Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 27.9).
- •John Glenn High School is the larger school with 864 students compared with 378.
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 McAlearSawden Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John Glenn High School ranks higher (47.9 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 John Glenn High School and McAlearSawden Elem 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. McAlearSawden Elem School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Glenn High School and McAlearSawden Elem School rank in Michigan?
John Glenn High School is 287th of 591 and McAlearSawden Elem School is 816th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).