Best Schools in Clinton County, MI
Clinton County, MI has 69 public schools (17 high, 17 middle, 33 elementary) serving 30,406 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Clinton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clinton County, MI
The top high schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pewamo-westphalia Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 468 Students
2. Dewitt High School
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Dewitt Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students
3. Haslett High School
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Haslett Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
4. Fowler High School
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Fowler Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
5. East Lansing High School
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East Lansing School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1255 Students
6. St Johns High School
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St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 892 Students
7. Grand Ledge High School
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Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1650 Students
8. Laingsburg High School
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Laingsburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students
9. Bath High School
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Bath Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
10. Portland High School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clinton County, MI
The top middle schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dewitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 692 Students
2. Haslett Middle School
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Haslett Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
3. Herbison Woods Elementary School
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Dewitt Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 495 Students
4. St Johns Middle School
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St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
5. Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
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Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
6. Laingsburg Middle School
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Laingsburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
7. Macdonald Middle School
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East Lansing School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
8. Bath Middle School
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Bath Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
9. Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
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Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 774 Students
10. Ovidelsie Middle School
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Ovid-elsie Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clinton County, MI
The top elementary schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. David Scott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dewitt Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 448 Students
2. Whitehills Elementary School
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East Lansing School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
3. Waldron Elementary And Middle School
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Fowler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 266 Students
4. Murphy Elementary School
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Haslett Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 388 Students
5. Oakview Elementary School
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St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
6. Riley Elementary School
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St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
7. Laingsburg Elementary School
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Laingsburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
8. Pewamowestphalia Elementary School
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Pewamo-westphalia Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
9. Vera Ralya Elementary School
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Haslett Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 406 Students
10. Eureka School
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St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clinton County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clinton County, MI has a total population of 79,128 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clinton 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 Clinton County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clinton County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clinton 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 Clinton County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clinton County, MI
How many schools are in Clinton County, MI?
Clinton County, MI has 69 public schools: 17 high schools, 17 middle schools and 33 elementary schools, serving 30,406 students in total.
How do schools in Clinton County perform on state tests?
On average, 69 schools in Clinton County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Clinton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clinton 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Clinton County
6 places in Clinton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (4)
- St. Johns Public Schools (7 schools)
- DeWitt Public Schools (5 schools)
- Ovid-Elsie Area Schools (5 schools)
- Bath Community Schools (3 schools)