Kolb Elementary School vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kolb Elementary School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
451 students
| Measure | Kolb Elementary School Bay City, Michigan | Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #730 of 1,581 | #1385 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #25958 of 50,301 | #46629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 451 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 13% |
| city | Bay City | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kolb Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 17.0).
- •Kolb Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 13%).
- •Kolb Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 19%).
- •Kolb Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 89.1%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
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 Kolb Elementary School better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kolb Elementary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 17.0 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 Kolb Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kolb Elementary School: 451. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kolb Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Kolb Elementary School is 730th of 1,581 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 1385th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).