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Potterville High School

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Potterville High School ranks 158 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

158^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 80% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Potterville High School is a small, rural public high school in Potterville, MI, serving 209 students in grades 9-12 within the Potterville Public Schools district.

This school has recently become a standout performer in the area. After years of average ratings, Potterville High School jumped to a 4-star rating and the 80th percentile statewide in the 2025-2026 school year—a remarkable 29-point improvement in just one year. What makes this even more impressive is that the school is achieving these results while serving a student body where nearly 30% qualify for free or reduced lunch. In fact, its low-income students rank in the 91st percentile statewide, earning a 5-star rating. This means the school is particularly effective at helping students who often face more challenges succeed academically. The school also outperforms several larger, more affluent neighbors. For example, its science proficiency rate (50%) and social studies proficiency rate (67.4%) are dramatically higher than those at Grand Ledge High School (34.1% and 31.9%, respectively), which serves a wealthier population. It also outranks Holt Senior High School and Charlotte Senior High School in overall state ranking.

Beyond test scores, Potterville High School shows signs of a very healthy school climate. Its chronic absenteeism rate is just 14.6%—far below the state average of 27.9% and lower than every comparable high school in the area, including Grand Ledge (32.1%). The school also boasts a high graduation rate (89.5% vs. 84.0% statewide) and a low dropout rate. Students are clearly showing up and staying on track. The one area of concern is mathematics: only 26.1% of 11th graders were proficient on the SAT, which is right at the state average but significantly lower than the school's own strong performance in reading and writing (58.7% proficient). This math gap is consistent across grade levels and suggests a challenge the school will need to address. Still, given the school's recent trajectory and its exceptional results with students who often get left behind elsewhere, Potterville High School appears to be a rising star worth watching closely.

209

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,232

Per pupil spending ?

29.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

425 E Main St
Potterville, MI 48876-9771

(517) 645-7609

District: Potterville Public Schools

Feeder schools for Potterville High School:

Elementary:	Potterville Elementary School
Middle:	Potterville Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

5.7%

African American:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2014 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (53% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Michigan high schools

✓90% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Michigan avg43%

158^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 30 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

363^rd of 625Potterville Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.8	158 of 800	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	50.5	362 of 739	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.7	273 of 743	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.7	391 of 735	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.4	346 of 666	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.9	471 of 824	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.9	504 of 835	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.4	426 of 852	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	39.2	521 of 832	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	41.7	495 of 799	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.7	364 of 805	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.6	309 of 773	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.8	463 of 784	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	69.2	297 of 765	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.9	397 of 754	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	54.3	431 of 750	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	49.2	473 of 767	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.3	367 of 705	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	62.7	199 of 686	71.0%	★★★★☆
2025	66.4	183 of 629	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	34.5	396 of 619	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.8	317 of 611	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.1	216 of 554	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.4	446 of 710	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	81.1	64 of 719	91.1%	★★★★★
2025	50.6	303 of 635	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.0	185 of 654	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	21.5	509 of 614	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	76.5	95 of 532	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	38.2	450 of 755	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	77.8	108 of 693	84.4%	★★★★☆
2025	38.5	386 of 628	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	78.4	108 of 633	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	51.6	275 of 611	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.6	407 of 543	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.0	433 of 707	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	59.6	229 of 671	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.4	371 of 639	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.8	205 of 638	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.3	415 of 647	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.7	337 of 582	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.6	481 of 708	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)84th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)71st percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)66th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts75%+16 vs state

Social Studies67%+24 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing59%+7 vs state

Science50%+15 vs state

Mathematics34%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)		PSAT Mathematics (2026)		SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Potterville High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	425 E Main St	Potterville	48876	Eaton County	Potterville Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(517) 645-7609	209	12	16.9	29.2%	177 (84.7%)	8 (3.8%)	12 (5.7%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	72.8	158^th of 800 public high schools	80.3%		50.5	362^nd of 739 public high schools	51.0%	204	71.4	79.2	38.8	29.2	58.7	26.1	50.0	67.4	$15,232	$1,087	$14,144
Charlotte Public Schools Project Success	Public, Magnet	9-12	378 State St	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Charlotte Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 541-5600	23	1	18.8	65.2%	19 (82.6%)	3 (13.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$13,543	$720	$12,824
Charlotte Senior High School	Public, Magnet	8-12	378 State St	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Charlotte Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(517) 541-5600	644	34	18.8	36.5%	564 (87.6%)	8 (1.2%)	36 (5.6%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.2%)	35.9	490^th of 800 public high schools	38.8%		43.4	422^nd of 739 public high schools	42.9%	68	58.1	43.8	18.7	16.9	53.3	13.3	27.1	32.3	$13,873	$725	$13,147
Hill Center	Public	9-12	5815 Wise Rd	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 755-2800	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Grand Ledge High School	Public	9-12	820 Spring St	Grand Ledge	48837	Eaton County	Grand Ledge Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 925-5823	1,704	86	19.8	19.4%	1,284 (75.4%)	72 (4.2%)	167 (9.8%)	63 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	115 (6.7%)	66.4	211^th of 800 public high schools	73.6%		69.3	186^th of 739 public high schools	74.8%	25	73.6	76.0	42.6	40.2	61.4	28.1	34.1	31.9	$11,665	$1,294	$10,371
Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency Career Preparation Center	Public	9-12	5708 Cornerstone Dr	Lansing	48813	Eaton County	Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(517) 483-1341	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Holt Senior High School	Public	9-12	5885 Holt Rd	Holt	48842	Ingham County	Holt Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 694-2162	1,529	82	18.6	38.7%	814 (53.2%)	198 (12.9%)	242 (15.8%)	70 (4.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	202 (13.2%)	46.3	404^th of 800 public high schools	49.5%		51.4	354^th of 739 public high schools	52.1%	50	61.5	61.6	19.5	28.3	57.6	14.8	28.5	35.0	$16,112	$662	$15,450
Insight School of Michigan	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	526 S Creyts Rd	Lansing	48917	Eaton County	Insight School of Michigan	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(517) 580-0020	862	39	22.0	77.6%	457 (53.0%)	223 (25.9%)	92 (10.7%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (9.6%)	7.2	738^th of 800 public high schools	7.8%		6.1	703^rd of 739 public high schools	4.9%	35	26.9	21.9	317.1	2.3	18.5	357.9	10.4	17.2	$11,857	$528	$11,329
Relevant Academy of Eaton County	Public, Charter	9-12	220 Lamson St	Grand Ledge	48837	Eaton County	Relevant Academy of Eaton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 925-5450	62	6	10.9	69.4%	45 (72.6%)	3 (4.8%)	2 (3.2%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (16.1%)								(n/a)					430.0	373.6	2086.3	27.3	$14,190	$397	$13,793
SAIL Waverly	Public	9-12	160 Snow Rd	Lansing	48854	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(517) 244-1210	9	1	9.0	33.3%	4 (44.4%)	4 (44.4%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Potterville High School

What schools feed into Potterville High School?

Potterville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Potterville Elementary School
Middle : Potterville Middle School

How many students attend Potterville High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 209 students attended Potterville High School.

What district is Potterville High School in?

Potterville Public Schools

Is Potterville High School a good school?

Potterville High School ranks 158^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Potterville High School?

Students at Potterville High School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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