Best Schools in Newaygo County, MI
Newaygo County, MI has 54 public schools (17 high, 15 middle, 20 elementary) serving 19,325 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Newaygo County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newaygo County, MI
The top high schools in Newaygo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
2. Fremont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 674 Students
3. Big Rapids High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 714 Students
4. Reed City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
5. Grant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students
6. Holton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 249 Students
7. Newaygo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newaygo Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
8. Tri County Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
9. Morley Stanwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morley Stanwood Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 362 Students
10. Hesperia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesperia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newaygo County, MI
The top middle schools in Newaygo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fremont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Cedar View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 455 Students
3. Red Hawk Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
4. Big Rapids Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 646 Students
5. Reed City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 442 Students
6. Grant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 467 Students
7. Kent City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
8. Newaygo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newaygo Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 467 Students
9. Tri County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
10. Baldwin Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 99 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newaygo County, MI
The top elementary schools in Newaygo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 446 Students
2. Daisy Brook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 430 Students
3. White Cloud Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Cloud Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
4. Brookside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students
5. Sand Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
6. Kent City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
7. Gt Norman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
8. Grant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 347 Students
9. Newaygo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newaygo Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 576 Students
10. Morley Stanwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morley Stanwood Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 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
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 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
8.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Newaygo County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newaygo County, MI
How many schools are in Newaygo County, MI?
Newaygo County, MI has 54 public schools: 17 high schools, 15 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 19,325 students in total.
How do schools in Newaygo County perform on state tests?
On average, 54 schools in Newaygo County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Newaygo County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newaygo County?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Newaygo County, MI
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Newaygo County
6 places in Newaygo County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (5)
- Fremont Public School District (5 schools)
- Grant Public School District (5 schools)
- Hesperia Community Schools (4 schools)
- Newaygo Public School District (3 schools)
- White Cloud Public Schools (3 schools)