For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 633 students in Benzie County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Benzie County, MI are Frankfort High School, Benzie Central Sr High School and Benzie Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benzie County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Benzie County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Benzie County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frankfort High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Benzie County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 11th St
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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
Benzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11434 Main St
Honor, MI 49640
(231) 325-3063
Honor, MI 49640
(231) 325-3063
Grades: K-6
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benzie County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Benzie County, MI include Frankfort High School, Benzie Central Sr High School and Benzie Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Benzie County?
3 public high schools are located in Benzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benzie County?
Benzie County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Benzie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Benzie County include: Frankfort High School vs. Benzie Central Sr High School, Benzie Central Sr High School vs. Frankfort High School
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