Best Schools in Barry County, MI
Barry County, MI has a total of 49 schools including 14 high schools, 11 middle schools and 23 elementary schools. A total of 20,973 students attend Barry County, MI schools. On average, schools in Barry County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Barry County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Barry County, MI
Barry County, MI has 14 high schools with 8,177 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Barry County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Barry County don't meet expectations.
1. Caledonia High School
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1464 Students
2. Gull Lake High School
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Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 850 Students
3. Thornapple Kellogg High School
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Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 982 Students
4. Wayland High School
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Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
5. Plainwell High School
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Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
6. Martin High School
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Martin Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 332 Students
7. Lakewood High School
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Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 492 Students
8. Hastings High School
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Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
9. Deltonkellogg High School
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Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
10. Maple Valley Jrsr High School
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Maple Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 385 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barry County, MI
Barry County, MI has 11 middle schools with 5,866 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Barry County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Barry County don't meet expectations.
1. Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 683 Students
2. Duncan Lake Middle School
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 679 Students
3. Gull Lake Middle School
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Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 691 Students
4. Lakewood Middle School
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Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 487 Students
5. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
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Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
6. Hastings Middle School
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Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
7. Plainwell Middle School
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Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students
8. Deltonkellogg Middle School
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Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students
9. Pennfield Middle School
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Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barry County, MI
Barry County, MI has 23 elementary schools with 6,882 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Barry County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Barry County meet expectations.
1. Caledonia Elementary School
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 312 Students
2. Alto Elementary School
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Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
3. Lee Elementary School
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Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 484 Students
4. Paris Ridge Elementary
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 325 Students
5. Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
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Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 655 Students
6. Gilkey Elementary School
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Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
7. Pine Street Elementary
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Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 401 Students
8. Rj Steeby School
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Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 272 Students
9. Page Elementary School
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Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 456 Students
10. Star Elementary School
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Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barry County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barry County, MI has a total population of 62,423 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barry County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Barry County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barry County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barry County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Barry County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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