Best Schools in Benzie County, MI
Benzie County, MI has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,376 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Benzie County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benzie County, MI
The top high schools in Benzie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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 6 - 12 • 215 Students
3. Benzie Central Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
4. Benzie Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 70 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benzie County, MI
The top middle schools in Benzie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Benzie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frankfort Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankfort-elberta Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
2. Westwoods Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
3. Lake Ann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
4. Crystal Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
5. Betsie Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 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.
Questions About Schools in Benzie County, MI
How many schools are in Benzie County, MI?
Benzie County, MI has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,376 students in total.
How do schools in Benzie County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Benzie County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Benzie County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benzie 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: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Benzie County
3 places in Benzie County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Benzonia (4)
- Frankfort (2)
- Interlochen (1)
School districts (1)
- Benzie County Central Schools (6 schools)