Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49236

The 49236 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and 0 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the Clinton Community Schools district.

The standout schools in the area are Clinton High School, which ranks in the top 210 out of 739 Michigan high schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, and Clinton Middle School, which ranks in the top 254 out of 890 Michigan middle schools and is also rated 4 out of 5 stars. Both schools have impressive test scores, with Clinton High School outperforming the district and state averages in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, as well as SAT Math, and Clinton Middle School outperforming the district and state averages in PSAT English Language Arts and M-Step Science and Social Studies.

However, the data also reveals areas of concern, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%. Additionally, the schools have varying free/reduced lunch rates, from 35.47% at Clinton High School to 58.33% at Clinton Virtual JrSr High School, indicating a range of socioeconomic backgrounds among the student populations. The district should focus on addressing these issues and improving academic outcomes, particularly at the elementary school level, to ensure all students have access to a quality education.