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Benzie County Central Schools


At a glance
374thof 613 Michigan districts▲ 42
Better than 38% of Michigan districts
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616-9661
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 39% of districts
6
Schools
1,136
Students
Top rankedBenzie Central Senior High School220th of 739 Michigan high schools
Biggest riser
Benzie Central Senior High School up 81 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Betsie Valley School 13.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Benzie County Central Schools district in Michigan consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and faces challenges such as high poverty rates and chronic absenteeism, which may be impacting student outcomes.

Within the district, Lake Ann Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently scoring above the district and state averages on standardized tests. Meanwhile, Benzie Central Senior High School has shown improvement, moving up in the statewide rankings and maintaining a graduation rate above the district average. However, other schools in the district, such as Betsie Valley School, struggle to meet state benchmarks, highlighting the need for targeted support and interventions.

The data reveals significant disparities in school performance within the district, with the top-performing schools outpacing the lower-performing ones. Additionally, the district faces high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, which may be contributing to the challenges faced by some schools. By closely analyzing the data and addressing these underlying factors, the Benzie County Central Schools district can work to provide a high-quality education for all of its students and ensure that every school in the district has the resources and support it needs to succeed.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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