Top Rankings
North Branch Area Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,423 students in North Branch Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in North Branch Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,423 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Branch Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 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 65% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Graduation Rate
65%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,861 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,718 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,861
$18,604
Spending / Student
$10,718
$17,782
Best North Branch Area Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Branch Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4055 Elm Creek Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
Gr: PK-4 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ruth Fox Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6570 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3284
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3284
Gr: 5-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
North Branch High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6598 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3001
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3001
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6655 Jefferson Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-7581
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-7581
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Branch Area Schools?
North Branch Area Schools manages 4 public schools serving 2,423 students.
What is the rank of North Branch Area Schools?
North Branch Area Schools is ranked #211 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Branch Area Schools?
92% of North Branch Area Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Branch Area Schools?
North Branch Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is North Branch Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,718 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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