Best Schools in Eaton County, MI
Eaton County, MI has 69 public schools (17 high, 16 middle, 31 elementary) serving 27,238 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Eaton County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Eaton County, MI
The top high schools in Eaton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Ledge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1650 Students
2. Eaton Rapids High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eaton Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 615 Students
3. Olivet High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olivet Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
4. Lakewood High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 492 Students
5. Potterville High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
6. Holt Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holt Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1626 Students
7. Springport High School
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Projected Test Scores
Springport Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
8. Charlotte Senior High School
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Charlotte Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 698 Students
9. Bellevue Jrsr High School
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Bellevue Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students
10. Maple Valley Jrsr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 385 Students
Best Middle Schools in Eaton County, MI
The top middle schools in Eaton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
2. Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 774 Students
3. Olivet Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olivet Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 443 Students
4. Potterville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 200 Students
5. Charlotte Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 308 Students
6. Holt Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Holt Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 781 Students
7. Eaton Rapids Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Eaton Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
8. Charlotte Upper Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 573 Students
9. Lakewood Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 487 Students
10. Washington Woods Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holt Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 371 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Eaton County, MI
The top elementary schools in Eaton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willow Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 494 Students
2. Lockwood Elementary School
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Eaton Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 307 Students
3. Delta Center Elementary School
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Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 501 Students
4. Island City Academy
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Island City Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 201 Students
5. Fern Persons Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Olivet Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 374 Students
6. Lakewood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 493 Students
7. Parkview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 319 Students
8. Tc Holbrook Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 449 Students
9. Lewton School
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Projected Test Scores
Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
10. Wacousta Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 431 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Eaton County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Eaton County, MI has a total population of 109,175 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Eaton 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 Eaton County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Eaton County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Eaton 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 Eaton County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Eaton County, MI
How many schools are in Eaton County, MI?
Eaton County, MI has 69 public schools: 17 high schools, 16 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 27,238 students in total.
How do schools in Eaton County perform on state tests?
On average, 69 schools in Eaton County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Eaton County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Eaton 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: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Eaton County
8 places in Eaton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Charlotte (8)
- Eaton Rapids (8)
- Grand Ledge (6)
- Olivet (3)
- Potterville (3)
- Vermontville (3)
- Bellevue (2)
- Dimondale (1)
School districts (7)
- Charlotte Public Schools (7 schools)
- Grand Ledge Public Schools (7 schools)
- Eaton Rapids Public Schools (6 schools)
- Waverly Community Schools (6 schools)
- Maple Valley Schools (4 schools)
- Olivet Community Schools (3 schools)
- Potterville Public Schools (3 schools)