For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,230 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,230 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Benzie County Central Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 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
0.21
0.55
# American Indian Students
18 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
10 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,091 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
114
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
92
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
87
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,506 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,184 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,506
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,184
$17,559
Best Benzie County Central Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benzie Central Sr High School
Magnet 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
| 348 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
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Benzie Central Middle School
Magnet 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
| 264 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
| 136 students
Rank: #55.
Benzie Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 70 students
Rank: #66.
Crystal Lake 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
| 202 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 1,230 students.
What is the rank of Benzie County Central Schools School District?
Benzie County Central Schools School District is ranked #414 out of 860 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?
89% 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, 1% of students are Asian, 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 19:1, which is higher 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 $13,184 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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