Best High Schools in Clarkston, MI

Clarkston, MI has 10 high schools with 8,410 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 Clarkston score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clarkston don't meet expectations.

1. Clarkston Junior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1034 Students

2. Lake Orion Community High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake Orion Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2174 Students

3. Clarkston High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1575 Students

4. Brandon High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 733 Students

5. Holly High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Holly Area School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1023 Students

6. Waterford Kettering High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waterford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 966 Students

7. Renaissance Alternative High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clarkston, MI

Clarkston, MI has 5 middle schools with 3,345 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 Clarkston score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clarkston meet expectations.

1. Sashabaw Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 984 Students

2. Waldon Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lake Orion Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students

3. Brandon Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 411 Students

4. Holly Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Holly Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students

5. Mason Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waterford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clarkston, MI

Clarkston, MI has 13 elementary schools with 5,634 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 Clarkston score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clarkston don't meet expectations.

1. Springfield Plains Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students

2. Bailey Lake Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students

3. Clarkston Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students

4. Independence Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students

5. Pine Knob Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students

6. Stadium Drive Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lake Orion Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students

7. Oakwood Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students

8. Andersonville Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students

9. Patterson Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Holly Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

10. Harveyswanson Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clarkston, MI

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

Community Factors

Clarkston, MI has a total population of 46,642 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clarkston, MI

17,391

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

45%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clarkston, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.87 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clarkston, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,990 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations