Huron Valley Schools School District
School District · Highland, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
7,849
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
7,849
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Huron Valley Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Huron Valley 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.
Lakeland High School
White Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Milford High School
Highland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Heritage Elementary School
Highland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#267 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,544
+$961 vs Michigan median
District size
7,849 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Huron Valley Schools ranks #267 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Huron Valley Schools's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lakeland High School (8.1/10), Milford High School (7.6/10), and Heritage Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.9/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Huron Valley Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Huron Valley Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeland High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Milford High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Heritage Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Country Oaks Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Lakewood Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Muir Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Oak Valley Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Johnson Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Harbor High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | White Lake Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Huron Valley Schools
Huron Valley Schools is a Highland, Michigan school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 7,849 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $15,544 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Huron Valley Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lakeland High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Huron Valley Schools students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 58.3%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Huron Valley Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Huron Valley Schools with test data.
Schools in Huron Valley Schools
16 schoolsElementary Schools8
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Highland
- Total Enrollment
- 7,849
- Teachers (FTE)
- 481
- District spending per student
- $15,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Huron Valley Schools?
Huron Valley Schools has 16 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Huron Valley Schools?
The average composite rating for Huron Valley Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Huron Valley Schools?
Huron Valley Schools's district-level spending was $15,544 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Huron Valley Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Huron Valley Schools is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Huron Valley Schools?
Lakeland High School is the highest-rated school in Huron Valley Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Huron Valley Schools?
Across schools in Huron Valley Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Huron Valley Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Huron Valley Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 16 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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