Best High Schools in Newaygo County, MI

Newaygo County, MI has 17 high schools with 5,460 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 Newaygo County score 30% 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 Newaygo County meet expectations.

1. Cedar Springs High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students

2. Newaygo High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newaygo Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students

3. Tri County Senior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students

4. Fremont High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 674 Students

5. Grant High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students

6. Oakridge High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oakridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students

7. Quest High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 122 Students

8. Baldwin Senior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students

9. Reed City High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students

10. Hesperia High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hesperia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newaygo County, MI

Newaygo County, MI has 14 middle schools with 4,954 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 Newaygo County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newaygo County meet expectations.

1. Cedar Springs Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students

2. Big Rapids Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 646 Students

3. Fremont Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students

4. Grant Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 467 Students

5. Reed City Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 442 Students

6. Kent City Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students

7. Morley Stanwood Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Morley Stanwood Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students

8. Newaygo Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newaygo Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 467 Students

9. Tri County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students

10. Holton Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Holton Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Newaygo County, MI

Newaygo County, MI has 19 elementary schools with 7,126 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 Newaygo County score 31% 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 Newaygo County meet expectations.

1. Gt Norman Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students

2. Daisy Brook Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 430 Students

3. Beach Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 446 Students

4. Brookside Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students

5. Oakridge Lower Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oakridge Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 557 Students

6. Newaygo Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newaygo Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 576 Students

7. Sand Lake Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 392 Students

8. Kent City Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students

9. White Cloud Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

White Cloud Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students

10. Grant Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 347 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newaygo County, MI

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

Community Factors

Newaygo County, MI has a total population of 49,978 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newaygo County, MI

17,565

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newaygo County, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

8.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

6.23 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newaygo County, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

900 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

33 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations