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Best Schools in Johannesburg, MI
Johannesburg, MI has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,921 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Johannesburg meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Johannesburg, MI
The top high schools in Johannesburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 961 Students
2. Johannesburglewiston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Hillman Community Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillman Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 228 Students
Best Middle Schools in Johannesburg, MI
The top middle schools in Johannesburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gaylord Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 428 Students
2. Gaylord Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 610 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Johannesburg, MI
The top elementary schools in Johannesburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 346 Students
2. South Maple Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 425 Students
3. Hillman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillman Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 187 Students
4. Lewiston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 153 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Johannesburg, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Johannesburg, MI has a total population of 2,136 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Johannesburg, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Johannesburg, MI
How many schools are in Johannesburg, MI?
Johannesburg, MI has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,921 students in total.
How do schools in Johannesburg perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Johannesburg score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Johannesburg meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Johannesburg?
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: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Johannesburg
2 of 2 schools in Johannesburg carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Johannesburg. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.