DeWitt Public Schools

2957 W Herbison Rd
DeWitt, MI 48820-7984
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

DeWitt Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,129 students in DeWitt Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in DeWitt Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
3,129 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

DeWitt Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#45 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
56%
35%
67%
45%
55%
38%
96%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
85%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,196 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,391 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,196
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,391
$17,693

Best DeWitt Public Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David Scott Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
804 Wilson St
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3400
Gr: 2-3 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2957 W Herbison Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Dewitt High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13601 Panther Dr
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Herbison Woods Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3147 W Herbison Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3300
Gr: 4-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1721 Schavey Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3500
Gr: PK-1 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to DeWitt Public Schools?
DeWitt Public Schools manages 5 public schools serving 3,129 students.
What is the rank of DeWitt Public Schools?
DeWitt Public Schools is ranked #43 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in DeWitt Public Schools?
85% of DeWitt Public Schools students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of DeWitt Public Schools?
DeWitt Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is DeWitt Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,391 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,129 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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