Benzie County Central Schools School District
School District · Benzonia, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,948
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,948
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Benzie County Central Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Benzie County Central Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lake Ann Elementary School
Interlochen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Benzie Central SR High School
Benzonia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Benzie Central Middle School
Benzonia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#427 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,948
+$365 vs Michigan median
District size
1,183 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Benzie County Central Schools ranks #427 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Benzie County Central Schools's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lake Ann Elementary School (6.6/10), Benzie Central SR High School (6.5/10), and Benzie Central Middle School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Benzie County Central Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Ann Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Benzie Central SR High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Benzie Central Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Benzie Academy | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Betsie Valley School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Homestead Hills Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Benzie County Central Schools
Benzie County Central Schools is a Benzonia, Michigan school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,183 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $14,948 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Benzie County Central Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Ann Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Benzie County Central Schools students show an average math proficiency of 37.1% and ELA proficiency of 49.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Benzie County Central Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Benzie County Central Schools with test data.
Schools in Benzie County Central Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Benzonia
- Total Enrollment
- 1,183
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Benzie County Central Schools?
Benzie County Central Schools has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Benzie County Central Schools?
The average composite rating for Benzie County Central Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Benzie County Central Schools?
Benzie County Central Schools spends $14,948 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benzie County Central Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Benzie County Central Schools is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Benzie County Central Schools?
Lake Ann Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Benzie County Central Schools with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Benzie County Central Schools?
Across schools in Benzie County Central Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Benzie County Central Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Benzie County Central Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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