Best Schools in Clare County, MI
Clare County, MI has 30 public schools (10 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,878 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Clare County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clare County, MI
The top high schools in Clare County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clare High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
2. Gladwin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gladwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
3. Mcbain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
4. Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 235 Students
5. Beaverton Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 435 Students
6. Farwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 335 Students
7. Evart High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evart Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students
8. Harrison Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students
9. Clare Pioneer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students
10. Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 44 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clare County, MI
The top middle schools in Clare County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcbain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
2. Gladwin Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gladwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students
3. Evart Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evart Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 255 Students
4. Clare Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
5. Harrison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 282 Students
6. Farwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 300 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clare County, MI
The top elementary schools in Clare County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcbain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
2. Clare Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 606 Students
3. Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 184 Students
4. Beaverton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
5. Gladwin Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gladwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 368 Students
6. Farwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 329 Students
7. Evart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evart Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 353 Students
8. Robert M Larson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 606 Students
9. East Dover School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Dover School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 34 Students
10. Shady Lawn Amish Parochial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shady Lawn Amish Parochial School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 16 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
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 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
20.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Clare County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clare County, MI
How many schools are in Clare County, MI?
Clare County, MI has 30 public schools: 10 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,878 students in total.
How do schools in Clare County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Clare County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Clare County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clare 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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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clare County
3 places in Clare County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Clare Public Schools (4 schools)
- Farwell Area Schools (4 schools)
- Harrison Community Schools (4 schools)