Best Schools in Barry County, MI
Barry County, MI has 53 public schools (13 high, 10 middle, 27 elementary) serving 23,183 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Barry County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barry County, MI
The top high schools in Barry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caledonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1464 Students
2. Gull Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 850 Students
3. Plainwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
4. Thornapple Kellogg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 982 Students
5. Hastings High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
6. Lakewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 492 Students
7. Deltonkellogg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
8. Wayland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
9. Pennfield Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 653 Students
10. Martin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 332 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barry County, MI
The top middle schools in Barry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Duncan Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 679 Students
2. Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 683 Students
3. Gull Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
4. Hastings Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
5. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
6. Wayland Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 649 Students
7. Plainwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students
8. Deltonkellogg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students
9. Lakewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 487 Students
10. Pennfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barry County, MI
The top elementary schools in Barry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caledonia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 312 Students
2. Paris Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 325 Students
3. Northeastern Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 302 Students
4. Lee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 484 Students
5. Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 655 Students
6. Pine Street Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 401 Students
7. Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
8. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 493 Students
9. Page Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 456 Students
10. Gilkey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 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.
Questions About Schools in Barry County, MI
How many schools are in Barry County, MI?
Barry County, MI has 53 public schools: 13 high schools, 10 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 23,183 students in total.
How do schools in Barry County perform on state tests?
On average, 53 schools in Barry County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Barry County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barry County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Barry County
6 places in Barry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Hastings (7)
- Middleville (5)
- Delton (4)
- Woodland (2)
- Lake Odessa (1)
- Nashville (1)
School districts (4)
- Hastings Area School District (6 schools)
- Thornapple Kellogg School District (5 schools)
- Delton Kellogg Schools (4 schools)
- Lakewood Public Schools (4 schools)