Best Schools in Branch County, MI
Branch County, MI has 32 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,443 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Branch County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Branch County, MI
The top high schools in Branch County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quincy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 391 Students
2. Coldwater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students
3. Reading High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reading Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 309 Students
4. Homer Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
5. Athens Juniorsenor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 268 Students
6. Bronson Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bronson Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 544 Students
7. Union City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union City Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 293 Students
8. Colon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colon Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 266 Students
9. Litchfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 131 Students
Best Middle Schools in Branch County, MI
The top middle schools in Branch County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quincy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 323 Students
2. Union City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union City Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 276 Students
3. Legg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 653 Students
4. Homer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Branch County, MI
The top elementary schools in Branch County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Leroy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 235 Students
2. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Community Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 370 Students
3. Ryan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bronson Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 229 Students
4. Jennings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
5. Reynolds Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reading Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 387 Students
6. Lakeland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 373 Students
7. Lillian Fletcher Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 356 Students
8. Union City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union City Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 353 Students
9. Colon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colon Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 242 Students
10. Litchfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 120 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Branch County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Branch County, MI has a total population of 44,862 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Branch 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 Branch County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Branch County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Branch 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 Branch County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Branch County, MI
How many schools are in Branch County, MI?
Branch County, MI has 32 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,443 students in total.
How do schools in Branch County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Branch County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Branch County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Branch 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: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Branch County
4 places in Branch County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Coldwater (7)
- Bronson (3)
- Quincy (3)
- Union City (3)
School districts (4)
- Coldwater Community Schools (5 schools)
- Bronson Community School District (3 schools)
- Quincy Community Schools (3 schools)
- Union City Community Schools (3 schools)