Best High Schools in Manistee County, MI

Manistee County, MI has 9 high schools with 2,077 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 Manistee County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Manistee County meet expectations.

1. Benzie Central Sr High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students

2. Manistee Middle High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manistee Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 687 Students

3. Casman Alternative Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Casman Alternative Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 63 Students

4. Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesick Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 301 Students

5. Bear Lake High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bear Lake Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students

6. Brethren High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students

7. Benzie Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 70 Students

Best Middle Schools in Manistee County, MI

Manistee County, MI has 4 middle schools with 1,094 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 Manistee County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Manistee County meet expectations.

1. Benzie Central Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students

2. Brethren Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Manistee County, MI

Manistee County, MI has 7 elementary schools with 1,360 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 Manistee County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Manistee County don't meet expectations.

1. Forest View Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students

2. Floyd M Jewett Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesick Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 262 Students

3. Betsie Valley School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students

4. John F Kennedy Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manistee Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 279 Students

5. Bear Lake Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bear Lake Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 163 Students

6. Knd Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 289 Students

7. Pleasantview Mennonite School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pleasantview Mennonite School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 19 Students

8. Thomas Jefferson Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Manistee Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 259 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Manistee County, MI

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

Community Factors

Manistee County, MI has a total population of 25,032 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Manistee County, MI

7,968

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Manistee 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+

15.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.74 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manistee County, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

781 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Manistee County, MI

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Mason County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Benzie County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lake County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wexford County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Grand Traverse County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Osceola County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Missaukee County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kalkaska County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kewaunee County, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clare County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations