Best High Schools in Clare County, MI

Clare County, MI has 11 high schools with 2,758 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Clare County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clare County meet expectations.

1. Clare High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students

2. Clare Pioneer High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students

3. Farwell High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 335 Students

4. Farwell Timberland Alternative High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 44 Students

5. Evart High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Evart Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students

6. Marion High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 235 Students

7. Gladwin High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gladwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students

8. Beaverton Juniorsenior High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beaverton Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 435 Students

9. Harrison Community High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harrison Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clare County, MI

Clare County, MI has 5 middle schools with 1,665 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Clare County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clare County exceed expectations.

1. Gladwin Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gladwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students

2. Clare Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students

3. Farwell Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 300 Students

4. Evart Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Evart Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 255 Students

5. Harrison Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harrison Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 282 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clare County, MI

Clare County, MI has 11 elementary schools with 3,723 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Clare County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clare County exceed expectations.

1. Mcbain Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students

2. Marion Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 184 Students

3. Evart Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Evart Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 353 Students

4. Barryton Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 221 Students

5. Gladwin Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gladwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 368 Students

6. Farwell Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 329 Students

7. Beaverton Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beaverton Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 494 Students

8. Clare Primary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 606 Students

9. Shady Lawn Amish Parochial School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Shady Lawn Amish Parochial School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 16 Students

10. East Dover School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Dover School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 34 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clare County, MI

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Clare County, MI has a total population of 30,856 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clare County, MI

8,195

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clare County, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

20.61 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.27 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clare County, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clare County, MI.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

884 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Clare County, MI Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations