Best High Schools in Richmond, MI

High schools
3
Students
1,524
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Armada High School

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Armada Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 585 Students

2. Memphis Juniorsenior High School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Memphis Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 409 Students

3. Richmond Community High School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students

Best Middle Schools in Richmond, MI

Middle schools
2
Students
944
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Armada Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Armada Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students

2. Richmond Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 562 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Richmond, MI

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,787
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Will L Lee School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 474 Students

2. Memphis Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Memphis Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students

3. Orville C Krause Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Armada Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 752 Students

4. St Peter S Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Peter S Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 78 Students

5. St Augustine Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Augustine Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 158 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Richmond, MI

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

Community Factors

Richmond, MI has a total population of 8,977 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Richmond, MI

4,255

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Richmond, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.56 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richmond, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,899 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Richmond, MI

How many schools are in Richmond, MI?

Richmond, MI has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,255 students in total.

How do schools in Richmond perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in Richmond score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Richmond exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richmond?

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 Richmond, MI

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Muttonville, MI

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mount Vernon, MI

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Columbus, MI

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Anchorville, MI

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New Haven, MI

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Casco, MI

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Memphis, MI

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Armada, MI

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Berville, MI

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rattle Run, MI

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Richmond

Average SchoolGrade
B
Meeting or exceeding expectations
67%
Exceeding
67%
Avg actual scores
47%
Avg projected
41%

3 of 3 schools in Richmond carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 2

All 3 public schools we grade in Richmond. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Other schools and academies (1)

Private schools (2)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Richmond (1)