Best Schools in McBain, MI
McBain, MI has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,278 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in McBain greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McBain, MI
The top high schools in McBain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cadillac Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 907 Students
2. Mcbain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
3. Lake City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
Best Middle Schools in McBain, MI
The top middle schools in McBain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mackinaw Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
2. Lake City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
3. Mcbain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McBain, MI
The top elementary schools in McBain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
2. Mcbain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
3. Lake City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McBain, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McBain, MI has a total population of 5,031 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McBain, 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 McBain, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McBain, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McBain, 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 McBain, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McBain, MI
How many schools are in McBain, MI?
McBain, MI has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,278 students in total.
How do schools in McBain perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in McBain score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in McBain greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McBain?
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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