Best High Schools in Gladwin County, MI

High schools
7
Students
2,956
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Gladwin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Gladwin High School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gladwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students

2. Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Standish-sterling Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 694 Students

3. Pinconning High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pinconning Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students

4. Beaverton Juniorsenior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Beaverton Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 435 Students

5. Ogemaw Heights High School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 573 Students

6. Harrison Community High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Harrison Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students

7. Gladwin Community Alternative Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gladwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students

Best Middle Schools in Gladwin County, MI

Middle schools
4
Students
1,476
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Gladwin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pinconning Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pinconning Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 273 Students

2. Gladwin Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gladwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students

3. Surline Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students

4. Harrison Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harrison Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 282 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gladwin County, MI

Elementary schools
11
Students
3,693
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Gladwin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Standishsterling Central Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Standish-sterling Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 636 Students

2. Pinconning Central Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pinconning Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students

3. Surline Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students

4. Beaverton Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Beaverton Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students

5. Gladwin Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gladwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 368 Students

6. Robert M Larson Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harrison Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 606 Students

7. Meadow Brook

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Meadow Brook • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 28 Students

8. Gladwin Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Gladwin Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 379 Students

9. Lilac Grove Amish School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lilac Grove Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 23 Students

10. Southwell Amish School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Southwell Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 22 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Gladwin County, MI

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

Community Factors

Gladwin County, MI has a total population of 25,386 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Gladwin County, MI

8,215

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gladwin County, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

14.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gladwin County, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

968 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Gladwin County, MI

How many schools are in Gladwin County, MI?

Gladwin County, MI has 23 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,215 students in total.

How do schools in Gladwin County perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in Gladwin County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Gladwin County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gladwin 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Gladwin County, MI

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Clare County, MI

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Midland County, MI

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Ogemaw County, MI

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Arenac County, MI

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Roscommon County, MI

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Isabella County, MI

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Bay County, MI

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Missaukee County, MI

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Osceola County, MI

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Mecosta County, MI

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Gladwin County

2 places in Gladwin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (2)

School districts (1)