Summary:
Zip code 48746 is home to 2 high schools serving grades 9-12 under the Millington Community Schools district, which ranks in the 60th percentile of Michigan districts.
Millington High School is the flagship school with 358 students and stands out for its exceptional outcomes. It boasts a 97.5% graduation rate—13.5 points above the state average—and a remarkably low 10.8% chronic absenteeism rate, less than half the state figure. The school excels in reading and science, with 57.1% proficiency on SAT Reading/Writing and 44% on M-Step science, both above state averages. However, math is a significant weakness: only 15.5% of 11th graders are proficient in SAT Math versus 26.5% statewide, and just 19.5% of 9th graders meet PSAT Math benchmarks. This gap persists despite strong performance elsewhere, suggesting a targeted need for math intervention. The school also spends more per student ($15,537) than its counterpart.
By contrast, Malc is a much smaller alternative program with only 19 students and faces significant challenges. Its chronic absenteeism rate is a staggering 55%—five times higher than Millington High—and its dropout rate of 6.6% is nearly triple. While Malc's 86.6% graduation rate exceeds the state average, it lags 10.9 points behind the district. The school serves a far more economically disadvantaged population, with 68.42% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch compared to 33.52% at Millington High. Notably, Malc receives $2,392 less per student despite serving higher-need students. The stark contrast between these two schools—located on the same street—highlights how economic factors and school mission shape outcomes. For parents, Millington High offers strong graduation rates and low absenteeism but requires attention to math support, while Malc serves at-risk students needing additional resources to address absenteeism and academic gaps.
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