Best Schools in Isabella County, MI
Isabella County, MI has 43 public schools (14 high, 6 middle, 21 elementary) serving 14,219 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Isabella County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Isabella County, MI
The top high schools in Isabella County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clare High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
2. Flextech High School Shepherd
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flextech High School Shepherd • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 71 Students
3. Shepherd High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
4. Beal City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beal City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 397 Students
5. Mt Pleasant Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1058 Students
6. St Louis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
7. Chippewa Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 476 Students
8. Farwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 335 Students
9. Coleman Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coleman Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 284 Students
10. Montabella Juniorsenior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montabella Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 382 Students
Best Middle Schools in Isabella County, MI
The top middle schools in Isabella County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shepherd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
2. Chippewa Hills Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 513 Students
3. Mt Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
4. Ts Nurnberger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
5. Clare Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
6. Farwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Farwell Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 300 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Isabella County, MI
The top elementary schools in Isabella County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weidman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 263 Students
2. Winn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 112 Students
3. Mecosta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 228 Students
4. Shepherd Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
5. Vestaburg Community Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestaburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
6. Beal City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beal City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 257 Students
7. Clare Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clare Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 606 Students
8. Barryton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 221 Students
9. Renaissance Public School Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Renaissance Public School Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 426 Students
10. Fancher School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 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
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 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
14.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Isabella County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Isabella County, MI
How many schools are in Isabella County, MI?
Isabella County, MI has 43 public schools: 14 high schools, 6 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 14,219 students in total.
How do schools in Isabella County perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in Isabella County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Isabella County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Isabella 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: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Isabella County
4 places in Isabella County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Mount Pleasant (12)
- Shepherd (3)
- Weidman (1)
- Winn (1)
School districts (2)
- Mt. Pleasant City School District (8 schools)
- Shepherd Public Schools (5 schools)