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Pickford Public Schools vs. Rudyard Area Schools

Should you attend Pickford Public Schools or Rudyard Area Schools? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pickford Public Schools
333 S Pleasant St
Pickford, MI 49774
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rudyard Area Schools
11185 W 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pickford Public Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rudyard Area Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
433 students
602 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pickford Public Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rudyard Area Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pickford Public Schools.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rudyard Area Schools.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pickford Public Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rudyard Area Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pickford Public Schools with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pickford Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rudyard Area Schools with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rudyard Area Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1945 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1419 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pickford Public Schools, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rudyard Area Schools, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
36%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickford Public Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pickford Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rudyard Area Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rudyard Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickford Public Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pickford Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rudyard Area Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rudyard Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickford Public Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pickford Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rudyard Area Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rudyard Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in MI)
80-89%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pickford Public Schools with the average graduation rate observed in the Pickford Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rudyard Area Schools with the average graduation rate observed in the Rudyard Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pickford Public Schools by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rudyard Area Schools by grade.
Kindergarten Students
28
39
Grade 1 Students
31
42
Grade 2 Students
40
47
Grade 3 Students
22
56
Grade 4 Students
38
36
Grade 5 Students
33
45
Grade 6 Students
25
46
Grade 7 Students
32
55
Grade 8 Students
40
55
Grade 9 Students
39
52
Grade 10 Students
37
45
Grade 11 Students
33
44
Grade 12 Students
35
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
23%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pickford Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pickford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rudyard Area Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rudyard Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pickford Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pickford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rudyard Area Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rudyard Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pickford Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pickford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rudyard Area Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rudyard Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pickford Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pickford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rudyard Area Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rudyard Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
70%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pickford Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pickford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rudyard Area Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rudyard Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pickford Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pickford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rudyard Area Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rudyard Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pickford Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pickford Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rudyard Area Schools, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rudyard Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pickford Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pickford Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rudyard Area Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rudyard Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pickford Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pickford Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rudyard Area Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rudyard Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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