Greenville Public Schools

Greenville Public Schools is a mid-sized Michigan district serving about 3,346 students across 7 schools—4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools—and holds a 4-star rating, ranking in the 80th percentile statewide.

For parents, the standout is Baldwin Heights School, which has climbed to a 5-star rating (92nd percentile) and dramatically outperforms state averages—3rd grade math proficiency is 81.3% versus the state’s 42.9%, and 5th grade science hits 70.2%. In contrast, Cedar Crest Elementary School spends the most per student ($18,241) and has the smallest class sizes (12.7:1), yet posts the district’s lowest 5th grade social studies scores (24.4%). Lincoln Heights Elementary School and Walnut Hills Elementary School fall in the middle, with Lincoln Heights showing the best attendance (13.8% chronic absenteeism). At the secondary level, Greenville Senior High School graduates 93.9% of students (well above the 84% state average) and keeps dropout rates low, though SAT math proficiency (22.4%) trails the state. Greenville Middle School performs near state averages in most subjects. Satterlee School, an alternative program with just 26 students, has a low 56.2% graduation rate but a 0% dropout rate, indicating students persist longer to finish.

District-wide, elementary schools generally exceed state proficiency in math, science, and social studies despite about 54% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. However, math proficiency declines sharply as students advance—from roughly 73% in 3rd grade to 22% on the SAT—and chronic absenteeism jumps from under 20% in elementary schools to about 27% in middle and high school. Spending differences don’t align with outcomes, suggesting teaching quality and school culture matter more than resources alone. Overall, this is a solid district with a clear bright spot in Baldwin Heights, but parents should watch the secondary math slide and consider how each school’s unique strengths align with their child’s needs.