Best Schools in Cass County, MI
Cass County, MI has 46 public schools (15 high, 9 middle, 19 elementary) serving 14,707 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Cass County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cass County, MI
The top high schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwardsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
2. Three Rivers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 653 Students
3. Marcellus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
4. Niles Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 834 Students
5. Decatur Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 405 Students
6. Brandywine Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students
7. Constantine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Constantine Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
8. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
9. Eau Claire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eau Claire Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 190 Students
10. White Pigeon Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Pigeon Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 386 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cass County, MI
The top middle schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwardsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Marcellus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 134 Students
3. Ring Lardner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
4. Three Rivers Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
5. Constantine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Constantine Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 282 Students
6. Dowagiac Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
7. Brandywine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 191 Students
8. Cassopolis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassopolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
9. Eau Claire Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eau Claire Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 158 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cass County, MI
The top elementary schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwardsburg Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 404 Students
2. Eagle Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 349 Students
3. Norton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 262 Students
4. Marcellus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
5. Davis Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Decatur Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
6. Howardellis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 591 Students
7. Justus Gage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
8. Ballard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
9. Kincheloe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students
10. Sister Lakes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 181 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cass County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cass County, MI has a total population of 51,589 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cass 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 Cass County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cass County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cass 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 Cass County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cass County, MI
How many schools are in Cass County, MI?
Cass County, MI has 46 public schools: 15 high schools, 9 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 14,707 students in total.
How do schools in Cass County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Cass County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Cass County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cass 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: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cass County
4 places in Cass County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Dowagiac (6)
- Edwardsburg (6)
- Cassopolis (4)
- Marcellus (4)
School districts (4)
- Dowagiac Union School District (7 schools)
- Edwardsburg Public Schools (6 schools)
- Cassopolis Public Schools (4 schools)
- Marcellus Community Schools (4 schools)