Best Schools in Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County, MI has 22 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,656 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Chippewa County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chippewa County, MI
The top high schools in Chippewa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Detour High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detour Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 48 Students
2. Sault Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 716 Students
3. Consolidated Community School Services
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Engadine Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 87 Students
4. Malcolm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
5. Eupisd Project Search
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Upper Peninsula Isd • Public • Grades 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chippewa County, MI
The top middle schools in Chippewa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sault Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 10 • 533 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chippewa County, MI
The top elementary schools in Chippewa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 596 Students
2. Drummond Island Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detour Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 45 Students
3. Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 352 Students
4. Lake Superior Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Superior Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 85 Students
5. Rudyard Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rudyard Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 15 Students
6. St Mary's School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary's School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 89 Students
7. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 246 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chippewa County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chippewa County, MI has a total population of 36,785 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chippewa 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 Chippewa County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chippewa County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chippewa 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 Chippewa County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chippewa County, MI
How many schools are in Chippewa County, MI?
Chippewa County, MI has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,656 students in total.
How do schools in Chippewa County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Chippewa County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Chippewa County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chippewa 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: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chippewa County
5 places in Chippewa County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Brimley (2)
- Rudyard (2)
- Drummond Island (1)
- Paradise (1)
- Pickford (1)
School districts (1)
- Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools (5 schools)