Top Rankings
Pinckney Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,050 students in Pinckney Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Pinckney Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2,050 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Pinckney Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#240 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%

Graduation Rate
94%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
20 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,860 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
91%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
164
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
154
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
192
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,711 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,075 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$35 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$19,711
$18,510

Spending / Student
$17,075
$17,693

Best Pinckney Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farley Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8110 Farley Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6400
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6400
Grades: PK-2
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
The Link A Pathway To Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2130 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5516
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Pathfinder School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5200
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Navigator Upper Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5300
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5300
Grades: 3-5
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Country Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2939 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6600
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6600
Grades: PK-2
| 201 students
Rank: #66.
Pinckney Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10255 Dexter Pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pinckney Community Schools School District?
Pinckney Community Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,050 students.
What is the rank of Pinckney Community Schools School District?
Pinckney Community Schools School District is ranked #242 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pinckney Community Schools School District?
91% of Pinckney Community Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pinckney Community Schools School District?
Pinckney Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pinckney Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,075 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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