Schools in Hamilton, MI

The city of Hamilton, Michigan is home to a strong school district, Hamilton Community Schools, which operates 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school.

Among the standout schools in the district, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 146 elementary schools in Michigan and has a 5-star rating, with consistently high test scores. Hamilton Middle School also performs well, ranking in the top 128 middle schools in the state with a 4-star rating and strong test scores. At the high school level, Hamilton High School ranks in the top 209 high schools in Michigan and has a 4-star rating, with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8%.

While the district as a whole demonstrates consistent academic performance, with all schools ranking in the top half of their respective school types in the state, the Hamilton Virtual School lags behind the other schools in the district in terms of test scores and other metrics, highlighting the challenges that virtual schools can face in delivering academic outcomes. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is an area of concern that the district may want to investigate further.