Best High Schools in Gaines, MI

Gaines, MI has 4 high schools with 2,555 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 Gaines score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gaines don't meet expectations.

1. Linden High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Linden Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 852 Students

2. Byron Area High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Byron Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 236 Students

3. Swartz Creek High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Swartz Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students

4. Durand Area High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Durand Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students

Best Middle Schools in Gaines, MI

Gaines, MI has 4 middle schools with 1,784 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 Gaines score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gaines don't meet expectations.

1. Linden Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Linden Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students

2. Swartz Creek Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Swartz Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students

3. Byron Area Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Byron Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students

4. Durand Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Durand Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 276 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gaines, MI

Gaines, MI has 5 elementary schools with 1,436 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 Gaines score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gaines don't meet expectations.

1. Central Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Linden Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 346 Students

2. Linden Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Linden Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 309 Students

3. Byron Area Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Byron Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students

4. Robert Kerr School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Durand Area Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 348 Students

5. Gaines Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Swartz Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 119 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Gaines, MI

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

Community Factors

Gaines, MI has a total population of 3,911 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Gaines, MI

5,775

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gaines, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

9.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.25 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.03 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gaines, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

860 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Gaines, MI

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Swartz Creek, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Linden, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rankin, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Byron, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Durand, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
New Salem, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lennon, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Vernon, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fenton, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cohoctah, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations