Best Schools in Hillsdale County, MI
Hillsdale County, MI has 42 public schools (14 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 11,701 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Hillsdale County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hillsdale County, MI
The top high schools in Hillsdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanoverhorton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover-horton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
2. Columbia Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 654 Students
3. Quincy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 391 Students
4. Hillsdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsdale Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
5. Addison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Addison Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
6. Jonesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesville Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 367 Students
7. Reading High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reading Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 309 Students
8. Homer Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
9. North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Adams-jerome Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 200 Students
10. Jonesville Pathways
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesville Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hillsdale County, MI
The top middle schools in Hillsdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quincy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 323 Students
2. Homer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students
3. Jonesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesville Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students
4. Addison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Addison Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
5. Hanoverhorton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover-horton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
6. Davis Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsdale Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
7. Hudson Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hudson Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 200 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hillsdale County, MI
The top elementary schools in Hillsdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 420 Students
2. Hanoverhorton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover-horton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
3. Williams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesville Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students
4. Jennings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
5. Addison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Addison Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
6. Reynolds Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Reading Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 387 Students
7. Lillian Fletcher Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Homer Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 356 Students
8. North Adamsjerome Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Adams-jerome Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
9. Gier Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsdale Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 454 Students
10. Litchfield Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 120 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hillsdale County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hillsdale County, MI has a total population of 45,746 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillsdale County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hillsdale County, MI
How many schools are in Hillsdale County, MI?
Hillsdale County, MI has 42 public schools: 14 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 11,701 students in total.
How do schools in Hillsdale County perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in Hillsdale County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Hillsdale County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hillsdale 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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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hillsdale County
8 places in Hillsdale County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Hillsdale (8)
- Jonesville (4)
- Litchfield (2)
- North Adams (2)
- Pittsford (2)
- Reading (2)
- Camden (1)
- Waldron (1)
School districts (2)
- Hillsdale Community Schools (5 schools)
- Jonesville Community Schools (4 schools)