Best Schools in South Branch, MI
South Branch, MI has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,555 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in South Branch meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Branch, MI
The top high schools in South Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oscoda Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oscoda Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 477 Students
2. Ogemaw Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 573 Students
3. Mioausable High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mio-ausable Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 268 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Branch, MI
The top middle schools in South Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Surline Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Branch, MI
The top elementary schools in South Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rose City School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
2. Richardson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oscoda Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 672 Students
3. Mioausable Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mio-ausable Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Branch, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Branch, MI has a total population of 727 with 7% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Branch, 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 South Branch, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Branch, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Branch, 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 South Branch, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Branch, MI
How many schools are in South Branch, MI?
South Branch, MI has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,555 students in total.
How do schools in South Branch perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in South Branch score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in South Branch meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Branch?
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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