Best Schools in West Branch, MI
West Branch, MI has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,823 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in West Branch meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Branch, MI
The top high schools in West Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 511 Students
2. Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students
3. Ogemaw Heights High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 573 Students
4. Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittemore-prescott Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 321 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Branch, MI
The top middle schools in West 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 West Branch, MI
The top elementary schools in West 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. Surline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students
3. Collins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students
4. Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittemore-prescott Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 368 Students
5. St Joseph Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 79 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Branch, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Branch, MI has a total population of 8,612 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West 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 West Branch, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Branch, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West 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 West Branch, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Branch, MI
How many schools are in West Branch, MI?
West Branch, MI has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,823 students in total.
How do schools in West Branch perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in West Branch score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in West Branch meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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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Every school in West Branch
4 of 4 schools in West Branch carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in West Branch. 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)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.