Justus Gage Elementary School vs Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Justus Gage Elementary School
Dowagiac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Union High School
Dowagiac · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
| Measure | Justus Gage Elementary School Dowagiac, Michigan | Union High School Dowagiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1084 of 1,581 | #487 of 591 |
| National rank | #36444 of 50,301 | #14378 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 262 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Dowagiac | Dowagiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Justus Gage Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 25.1).
- •Justus Gage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Union High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 74.8%).
- •Justus Gage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.8).
- •Union High School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 262.
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 Justus Gage Elementary School better than Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), Justus Gage Elementary School ranks higher (33.2 vs 25.1 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 Justus Gage Elementary School and Union High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dowagiac and Dowagiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Justus Gage Elementary School: 262. Union High School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Justus Gage Elementary School and Union High School rank in Michigan?
Justus Gage Elementary School is 1084th of 1,581 and Union High School is 487th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).