Best Schools in Benzie County, MI
Benzie County, MI has a total of 15 schools including 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 6,282 students attend Benzie County, MI schools. On average, schools in Benzie County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Benzie County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Benzie County, MI
Benzie County, MI has 7 high schools with 3,281 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 Benzie County score 35% 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 Benzie County meet expectations.
1. West Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1509 Students
2. Frankfort High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankfort-elberta Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
3. Benzie Central Sr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
4. Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mesick Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 301 Students
5. Bear Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bear Lake Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
6. Benzie Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 70 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benzie County, MI
Benzie County, MI has 3 middle schools with 1,823 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 Benzie County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Benzie County don't meet expectations.
1. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
2. Benzie Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benzie County, MI
Benzie County, MI has 5 elementary schools with 1,178 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 Benzie County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Benzie County meet expectations.
1. Lake Ann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
2. Frankfort Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankfort-elberta Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 262 Students
3. Westwoods Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
4. Betsie Valley School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
5. Crystal Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benzie County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benzie County, MI has a total population of 17,970 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benzie 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 Benzie County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benzie County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benzie 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 Benzie County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 37%
- Projected Test Scores: 39%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 39%
- Projected Test Scores: 43%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 30%
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- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
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- Actual Test Scores: 47%
- Projected Test Scores: 43%
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- Projected Test Scores: 30%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations