Best Schools in Calhoun County, MI
Calhoun County, MI has 82 public schools (21 high, 14 middle, 38 elementary) serving 29,001 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Calhoun County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Calhoun County, MI
The top high schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gull Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 850 Students
2. Marshall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
3. Hastings High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
4. Olivet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olivet Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
5. Harper Creek High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harper Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 904 Students
6. Pennfield Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 653 Students
7. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1383 Students
8. Climaxscotts High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Climax-scotts Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 274 Students
9. Springport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springport Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
10. Homer Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
Best Middle Schools in Calhoun County, MI
The top middle schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gull Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
2. Hastings Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
3. Olivet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olivet Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 443 Students
4. Union City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union City Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 276 Students
5. Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
6. Homer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students
7. Harper Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harper Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 834 Students
8. Lakeview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1164 Students
9. Springport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springport Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 231 Students
10. Pennfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Calhoun County, MI
The top elementary schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walters Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. Hughes Elementary School
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Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
3. Gordon Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
4. Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
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Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 655 Students
5. Westlake Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 378 Students
6. Star Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
7. Fern Persons Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Olivet Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 374 Students
8. Riverside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 352 Students
9. Wattles Park Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Harper Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 378 Students
10. East Leroy Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Athens Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Calhoun County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Calhoun County, MI has a total population of 134,310 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calhoun County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calhoun 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 Calhoun County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Calhoun County, MI
How many schools are in Calhoun County, MI?
Calhoun County, MI has 82 public schools: 21 high schools, 14 middle schools and 38 elementary schools, serving 29,001 students in total.
How do schools in Calhoun County perform on state tests?
On average, 82 schools in Calhoun County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Calhoun County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Calhoun 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: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Calhoun County
8 places in Calhoun County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Battle Creek (34)
- Marshall (7)
- Springfield (4)
- Homer (3)
- Albion (2)
- Athens (1)
- East Leroy (1)
- Tekonsha (1)
School districts (6)
- Battle Creek Public Schools (12 schools)
- Marshall Public Schools (8 schools)
- Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) (7 schools)
- Harper Creek Community Schools (5 schools)
- Pennfield Schools (5 schools)
- Homer Community School District (3 schools)