Best Schools in Nelson, MI
Nelson, MI has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,330 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Nelson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nelson, MI
The top high schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hemlock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
2. St Charles Community Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
3. Merrill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nelson, MI
The top middle schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hemlock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 335 Students
2. Merrill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nelson, MI
The top elementary schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kc Ling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 351 Students
2. St Charles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
3. Merrill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
4. Hemlock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nelson, MI has a total population of 922 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nelson, 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 Nelson, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelson, 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 Nelson, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nelson, MI
How many schools are in Nelson, MI?
Nelson, MI has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,330 students in total.
How do schools in Nelson perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Nelson score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Nelson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nelson?
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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