Best Schools in Oceana County, MI
Oceana County, MI has 30 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 9,508 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Oceana County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oceana County, MI
The top high schools in Oceana County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fremont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 674 Students
2. Hart High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 433 Students
3. Montague High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montague Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
4. Holton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 249 Students
5. Shelby High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
6. Hesperia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesperia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
7. Mason County Central Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oceana County, MI
The top middle schools in Oceana 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. Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montague Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
3. Shelby Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 276 Students
4. Mason County Central Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
5. Hart Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 388 Students
6. David C Outwin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesperia Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
7. Holton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oceana County, MI
The top elementary schools in Oceana County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daisy Brook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 430 Students
2. Oehrli Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montague Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 465 Students
3. Spitler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students
4. Patricia St Clair Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesperia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
5. Holton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
6. Baldwin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 224 Students
7. Mason County Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 249 Students
8. Thomas Read Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
9. Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Eastern Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 Students
10. Pathfinder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 421 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oceana County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oceana County, MI has a total population of 26,659 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oceana 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 Oceana County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oceana County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oceana 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 Oceana County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oceana County, MI
How many schools are in Oceana County, MI?
Oceana County, MI has 30 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 9,508 students in total.
How do schools in Oceana County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Oceana County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Oceana County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oceana 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.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Oceana County
5 places in Oceana County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Hart (3)
- Shelby (3)
- New Era (1)
- Pentwater (1)
- Walkerville (1)
School districts (2)
- Shelby Public Schools (4 schools)
- Hart Public School District (3 schools)