Best Schools in Thornton, MI
Thornton, MI has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,826 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Thornton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thornton, MI
The top high schools in Thornton, 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. Marysville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 769 Students
3. Memphis Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 409 Students
4. Port Huron High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Port Huron Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thornton, MI
The top middle schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marysville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
2. Yale Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yale Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
3. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Port Huron Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 629 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, MI
The top elementary schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gardens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
2. John F Farrellemmett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yale Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
3. Memphis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
4. Indian Woods Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Port Huron Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thornton, MI has a total population of 828 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thornton, 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 Thornton, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thornton, 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 Thornton, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thornton, MI
How many schools are in Thornton, MI?
Thornton, MI has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,826 students in total.
How do schools in Thornton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Thornton score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Thornton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thornton?
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: 38%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 41%
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