For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,179 students in Benzie County Central Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Benzie County Central Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,179 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Benzie County Central Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#407 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.56
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,062 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
85
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
114
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
92
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
105
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,133 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,754 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,133
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,754
$17,693
Best Benzie County Central Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benzie Central Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Ann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19375 Bronson Lake Rd
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 275-7730
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 275-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Benzie Central Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Betsie Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17936 Cadillac Hwy
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #55.
Benzie Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9222 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7048 Severance St
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benzie County Central Schools School District?
Benzie County Central Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,179 students.
What is the rank of Benzie County Central Schools School District?
Benzie County Central Schools School District is ranked #412 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Benzie County Central Schools School District?
90% of Benzie County Central Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benzie County Central Schools School District?
Benzie County Central Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Benzie County Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,754 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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