Best Schools in Bay County, MI
Bay County, MI has a total of 57 schools including 14 high schools, 7 middle schools and 30 elementary schools. A total of 18,775 students attend Bay County, MI schools. On average, schools in Bay County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Bay County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Bay County, MI
Bay County, MI has 14 high schools with 6,627 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 Bay County score 33% 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 Bay County don't meet expectations.
1. John Glenn High School
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Bangor Township Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students
2. Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
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Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 885 Students
3. Great Lakes Bay Early College
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Saginaw Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 182 Students
4. Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
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Standish-sterling Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 694 Students
5. Bay City Western High School
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Bay City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students
6. Reese High School
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Reese Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
7. Garber High School
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Essexville-hampton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 514 Students
8. Pinconning High School
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Pinconning Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
9. Bay City Central High School
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Bay City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1033 Students
10. Unionvillesebewaing High School
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Unionville-sebewaing Area S.d. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bay County, MI
Bay County, MI has 7 middle schools with 3,087 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 Bay County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bay County don't meet expectations.
1. Western Middle School
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Bay City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
2. Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
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Bangor Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
3. Cramer Junior High School
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Essexville-hampton Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 456 Students
4. Reese Middle School
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Reese Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 148 Students
5. Pinconning Middle School
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Pinconning Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 273 Students
6. Unionvillesebewaing Middle School
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Unionville-sebewaing Area S.d. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 142 Students
7. Handy Middle School
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Bay City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bay County, MI
Bay County, MI has 30 elementary schools with 8,181 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 Bay County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bay County don't meet expectations.
1. Adams Elementary School
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Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 475 Students
2. Freeland Elementary School
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Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 753 Students
3. Mackensen Elementary School
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Bay City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students
4. Bangor West Central School
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Bangor Township Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
5. Unionvillesebewaing Elem School
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Unionville-sebewaing Area S.d. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
6. Reese Elementary School
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Reese Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
7. Auburn Elementary School
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Bay City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students
8. Hampton Elementary School
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Bay City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
9. Pinconning Central Elementary School
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Pinconning Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
10. Verellen Elementary School
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Essexville-hampton Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 303 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bay County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bay County, MI has a total population of 103,856 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bay 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 Bay County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bay County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bay County, MI.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bay County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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