Harrison Community Schools School District
School District · Harrison, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,375
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,375
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Harrison Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Harrison Community 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.
Harrison Alternative Education
Harrison · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harrison Community High School
Harrison · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harrison Middle School
Harrison · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#121 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,375
+$1,792 vs Michigan median
District size
1,251 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Harrison Community Schools ranks #121 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Harrison Community Schools's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harrison Alternative Education (8.2/10), Harrison Community High School (7.5/10), and Harrison Middle School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Harrison Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison Alternative Education | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Harrison Community High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Harrison Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Harrison Community Schools
Harrison Community Schools is a Harrison, Michigan school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,251 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $16,375 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Harrison Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harrison Alternative Education, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Harrison Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 21.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Harrison Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harrison Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Harrison Community Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Harrison
- Total Enrollment
- 1,251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harrison Community Schools?
Harrison Community Schools has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harrison Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Harrison Community 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 Harrison Community Schools?
Harrison Community Schools spends $16,375 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrison Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harrison Community Schools is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harrison Community Schools?
Harrison Alternative Education is the highest-rated school in Harrison Community Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Harrison Community Schools?
Across schools in Harrison Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harrison Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Harrison Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 4 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
- 21.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.6%
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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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