Best High Schools in Otsego County, MI

Otsego County, MI has 7 high schools with 2,786 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 Otsego County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Otsego County meet expectations.

1. Grayling High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students

2. Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 961 Students

3. Boyne City High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boyne City Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 450 Students

4. Johannesburglewiston High School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students

5. Mancelona High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students

Best Middle Schools in Otsego County, MI

Otsego County, MI has 6 middle schools with 2,134 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 Otsego County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Otsego County meet expectations.

1. Grayling Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students

2. Gaylord Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 428 Students

3. Gaylord Intermediate School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 610 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Otsego County, MI

Otsego County, MI has 7 elementary schools with 2,469 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 Otsego County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Otsego County exceed expectations.

1. Boyne City Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boyne City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 407 Students

2. South Maple Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 425 Students

3. Grayling Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 638 Students

4. North Ohio Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 369 Students

5. Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 346 Students

6. Mancelona Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students

7. Lewiston Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 153 Students

8. Otsego Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Otsego Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Otsego County, MI

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

Community Factors

Otsego County, MI has a total population of 25,091 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Otsego County, MI

7,389

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Otsego County, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

17.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Otsego County, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

969 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations