Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48808

The 48808 zip code area is home to three schools - Bath Elementary School, Bath High School, and Bath Middle School - all part of the Bath Community Schools district. The data reveals a mix of standout performance and areas for improvement across the schools.

Bath High School stands out, ranking 176 out of 739 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and outperforms the state average in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing proficiency. Meanwhile, Bath Middle School also earns a 4-star rating, ranking 240 out of 890 Michigan middle schools, and demonstrates strong performance in M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Social Studies.

However, the district faces challenges, with all three schools reporting high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5%. Additionally, the schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at the elementary and middle school levels. While the schools generally perform well, addressing these issues may be crucial to further improving student outcomes across the district.