Best Schools in Kent County, MI
Kent County, MI has a total of 308 schools including 85 high schools, 52 middle schools and 152 elementary schools. A total of 125,322 students attend Kent County, MI schools. On average, schools in Kent County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kent County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Kent County, MI
Kent County, MI has 85 high schools with 43,108 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 Kent County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kent County meet expectations.
1. City Middlehigh
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 908 Students
2. Central High School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1053 Students
3. Jenison International Academy
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Jenison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students
4. Eastern High School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
5. East Grand Rapids High School
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East Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 914 Students
6. Byron Center High School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 Students
7. Northern High School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
8. Caledonia High School
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1464 Students
9. West Michigan Aviation Academy
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West Michigan Aviation Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 605 Students
10. Rockford High School
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Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1819 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kent County, MI
Kent County, MI has 52 middle schools with 24,418 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 Kent County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kent County meet expectations.
1. Blandford School
SchoolGrade
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 60 Students
2. East Grand Rapids Middle School
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East Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
3. Central Middle School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 526 Students
4. Eastern Middle School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
5. Northern Hills Middle School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students
6. Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 702 Students
7. Central Woodlands 56 School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 453 Students
8. Byron Center West Middle School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 673 Students
9. Goodwillie Environmental School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 104 Students
10. North Rockford Middle School
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Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kent County, MI
Kent County, MI has 152 elementary schools with 53,294 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 Kent County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kent County exceed expectations.
1. Brown Elementary School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 583 Students
2. Countryside Elementary School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 589 Students
3. Ada Elementary School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
4. Caledonia Elementary School
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 312 Students
5. Lakeside School
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East Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
6. Pine Ridge Elementary School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 491 Students
7. Marshall Elementary School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 523 Students
8. Knapp Forest Elementary School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
9. Kettle Lake Elementary School
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 371 Students
10. Rockford Spanish Immersion
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Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kent County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kent County, MI has a total population of 657,974 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kent 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 Kent County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kent County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kent 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 Kent County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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