Fenton Area Public Schools School District
School District · Fenton, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,190
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,190
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Fenton Area Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fenton Area Public 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.
Fenton Senior High School
Fenton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
State Road Elementary School
Fenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Road Elementary School
Fenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#132 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,190
$393 vs Michigan median
District size
3,014 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Fenton Area Public Schools ranks #132 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Fenton Area Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fenton Senior High School (8.1/10), State Road Elementary School (7.3/10), and North Road Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fenton Area Public 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 | Fenton Senior High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | State Road Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | North Road Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Tomekeastern Elem School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Andrew G Schmidt Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Fapsgear Up Academy | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fenton Area Public Schools
Fenton Area Public Schools is a Fenton, Michigan school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,014 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $14,190 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Fenton Area Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fenton Senior High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Fenton Area Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 48.6% and ELA proficiency of 63.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fenton Area Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fenton Area Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Fenton Area Public Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Fenton
- Total Enrollment
- 3,014
- Teachers (FTE)
- 189
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fenton Area Public Schools?
Fenton Area Public 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 Fenton Area Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Fenton Area Public Schools 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 Fenton Area Public Schools?
Fenton Area Public Schools spends $14,190 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fenton Area Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fenton Area Public Schools is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fenton Area Public Schools?
Fenton Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Fenton Area Public Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Fenton Area Public Schools?
Across schools in Fenton Area Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fenton Area Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Fenton Area Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.2%
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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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