Best Schools in Rankin, MI
Rankin, MI has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,880 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Rankin meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rankin, MI
The top high schools in Rankin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Fenton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Fenton Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 695 Students
2. Linden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 852 Students
3. Swartz Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swartz Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students
4. Carmanainsworth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carman-ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1033 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rankin, MI
The top middle schools in Rankin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Linden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students
2. Lake Fenton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Fenton Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
3. Swartz Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swartz Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
4. Carmanainsworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carman-ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 690 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rankin, MI
The top elementary schools in Rankin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 346 Students
2. Torrey Hill Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Fenton Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 420 Students
3. Linden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 309 Students
4. Elms Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swartz Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 345 Students
5. Gaines Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swartz Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 119 Students
6. Rankin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carman-ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
7. West Shore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Fenton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 444 Students
8. Morrish Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swartz Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 442 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rankin, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rankin, MI has a total population of 1,219 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rankin, 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 Rankin, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rankin, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rankin, 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 Rankin, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rankin, MI
How many schools are in Rankin, MI?
Rankin, MI has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,880 students in total.
How do schools in Rankin perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Rankin score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Rankin meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rankin?
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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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations