Best Schools in Gratiot County, MI
Gratiot County, MI has 43 public schools (13 high, 9 middle, 21 elementary) serving 11,882 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Gratiot County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gratiot County, MI
The top high schools in Gratiot County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ithaca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 467 Students
2. St Johns High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 892 Students
3. Shepherd High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
4. St Louis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
5. Ovidelsie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ovid-elsie Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
6. Breckenridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckenridge Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 318 Students
7. Ashley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashley Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
8. Merrill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
9. Fulton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
10. Carson Citycrystal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gratiot County, MI
The top middle schools in Gratiot County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Johns Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
2. Shepherd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
3. Ovidelsie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ovid-elsie Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students
4. Fulton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
5. Ashley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashley Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 86 Students
6. Donald L Pavlik Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
7. Ts Nurnberger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
8. Merrill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
9. Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 256 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gratiot County, MI
The top elementary schools in Gratiot County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 112 Students
2. Eureka School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students
3. Breckenridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckenridge Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students
4. Carson City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 224 Students
5. Shepherd Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
6. Vestaburg Community Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestaburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
7. Fulton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
8. Merrill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
9. Pine Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 294 Students
10. Ee Knight Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ovid-elsie Area Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 287 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gratiot County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gratiot County, MI has a total population of 41,761 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gratiot 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 Gratiot County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gratiot County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gratiot 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 Gratiot County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gratiot County, MI
How many schools are in Gratiot County, MI?
Gratiot County, MI has 43 public schools: 13 high schools, 9 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 11,882 students in total.
How do schools in Gratiot County perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in Gratiot County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Gratiot County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gratiot 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: 35%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gratiot County
5 places in Gratiot County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Alma (5)
- Ashley (3)
- Ithaca (3)
- Middleton (3)
- Breckenridge (2)
School districts (5)
- Alma Public Schools (5 schools)
- St. Louis Public Schools (4 schools)
- Ashley Community Schools (3 schools)
- Fulton Schools (3 schools)
- Ithaca Public Schools (3 schools)