Clarkston Community School District
School District · Clarkston, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,393
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,393
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Clarkston Community School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clarkston Community School District 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.
Springfield Plains Elem School
Clarkston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clarkston High School
Clarkston · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Independence Elementary School
Clarkston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#124 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,393
+$1,810 vs Michigan median
District size
6,757 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Clarkston Community School District ranks #124 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Clarkston Community School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Springfield Plains Elem School (8.1/10), Clarkston High School (8.0/10), and Independence Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 15% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Clarkston Community School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Clarkston Community School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield Plains Elem School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Clarkston High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Independence Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Clarkston Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Bailey Lake Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Clarkston Junior High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Renaissance Virtual School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Sashabaw Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Pine Knob Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Andersonville Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clarkston Community School District
Clarkston Community School District is a Clarkston, Michigan school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 6,757 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $16,393 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Clarkston Community School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Springfield Plains Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Clarkston Community School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.3% and ELA proficiency of 62.5%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Clarkston Community School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clarkston Community School District with test data.
Schools in Clarkston Community School District
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Clarkston
- Total Enrollment
- 6,757
- Teachers (FTE)
- 452
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clarkston Community School District?
Clarkston Community School District has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clarkston Community School District?
The average composite rating for Clarkston Community School District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Clarkston Community School District?
Clarkston Community School District spends $16,393 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clarkston Community School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clarkston Community School District is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clarkston Community School District?
Springfield Plains Elem School is the highest-rated school in Clarkston Community School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Clarkston Community School District?
Across schools in Clarkston Community School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clarkston Community School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Clarkston Community School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 13 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.5%
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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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