Best High Schools in Isabella County, MI

Isabella County, MI has 15 high schools with 4,918 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 Isabella County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Isabella County meet expectations.

1. Clare High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students

2. Mt Pleasant Senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1058 Students

3. Beal City High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beal City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 397 Students

4. Shepherd High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students

5. Chippewa Hills High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 476 Students

6. Vestaburg Community High School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vestaburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students

7. Coleman Juniorsenior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Coleman Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 284 Students

8. Flextech High School Shepherd

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Flextech High School Shepherd • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 71 Students

9. Farwell High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 335 Students

10. Montabella Juniorsenior High

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montabella Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 382 Students

Best Middle Schools in Isabella County, MI

Isabella County, MI has 8 middle schools with 3,203 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 Isabella County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Isabella County meet expectations.

1. Clare Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students

2. Mt Pleasant Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students

3. Shepherd Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students

4. Chippewa Hills Intermediate School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 513 Students

5. Farwell Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 300 Students

6. Ts Nurnberger Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Louis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Isabella County, MI

Isabella County, MI has 17 elementary schools with 5,172 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 Isabella County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Isabella County meet expectations.

1. Winn Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 112 Students

2. Fancher School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students

3. Beal City Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beal City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 257 Students

4. Barryton Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 221 Students

5. Weidman Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 263 Students

6. Renaissance Public School Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Renaissance Public School Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 426 Students

7. Farwell Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 329 Students

8. Shepherd Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students

9. Clare Primary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 606 Students

10. Mary Mcguire School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 273 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Isabella County, MI

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

Community Factors

Isabella County, MI has a total population of 64,394 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Isabella County, MI

13,455

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Isabella County, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

11.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Isabella County, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

934 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations