Best Schools in Sanilac County, MI
Sanilac County, MI has 31 public schools (13 high, 3 middle, 14 elementary) serving 9,231 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Sanilac County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sanilac County, MI
The top high schools in Sanilac County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yale Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yale Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 551 Students
2. Ubly Community Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ubly Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 317 Students
3. Carsonvilleport Sanilac Hs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Carsonville-port Sanilac School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 191 Students
4. Cass City Jr And Sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cass City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 452 Students
5. Croswelllexington High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Croswell-lexington Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
6. Deckerville Community High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deckerville Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 247 Students
7. Brown City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brown City Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 353 Students
8. Harbor Beach Community High School
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Projected Test Scores
Harbor Beach Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 212 Students
9. Sandusky Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sandusky Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 468 Students
10. Marlette Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Marlette Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 367 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sanilac County, MI
The top middle schools in Sanilac County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Croswelllexington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Croswell-lexington Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 553 Students
2. Yale Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yale Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
3. Harbor Beach Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harbor Beach Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 104 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sanilac County, MI
The top elementary schools in Sanilac County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yale Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
2. Cass City Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cass City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 485 Students
3. Meyer Elementary School
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Croswell-lexington Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 322 Students
4. Deckerville Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Deckerville Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students
5. Avoca Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yale Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 252 Students
6. Ubly Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ubly Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 289 Students
7. Frostick School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Croswell-lexington Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 344 Students
8. Marlette Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Marlette Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
9. Peck Community Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Peck Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 178 Students
10. Brown City Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Brown City Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 364 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sanilac County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sanilac County, MI has a total population of 40,611 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sanilac 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 Sanilac County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sanilac County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sanilac 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 Sanilac County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sanilac County, MI
How many schools are in Sanilac County, MI?
Sanilac County, MI has 31 public schools: 13 high schools, 3 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 9,231 students in total.
How do schools in Sanilac County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Sanilac County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Sanilac County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sanilac 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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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sanilac County
8 places in Sanilac County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Croswell (4)
- Carsonville (3)
- Brown City (2)
- Deckerville (2)
- Marlette (2)
- Peck (2)
- Sandusky (2)
- Lexington (1)
School districts (2)
- Croswell-Lexington Community Schools (5 schools)
- Carsonville-Port Sanilac School District (3 schools)