Pellston Public Schools School District
School District · Pellston, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Pellston Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pellston Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pellston Middlehigh School
Pellston · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pellston Elementary School
Pellston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#120 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,007
+$3,424 vs Michigan median
District size
463 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Pellston Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pellston Middlehigh School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Pellston Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pellston Public Schools
Pellston Public Schools is a Pellston, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 463 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $18,007 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Pellston Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pellston Middlehigh School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Pellston Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pellston Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pellston Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Pellston Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Pellston
- Total Enrollment
- 463
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pellston Public Schools?
Pellston Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pellston Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Pellston Public Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pellston Public Schools?
Pellston Public Schools spends $18,007 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pellston Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pellston Public Schools is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pellston Public Schools?
Pellston Middlehigh School is the highest-rated school in Pellston Public Schools with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Pellston Public Schools?
Across schools in Pellston Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.8%
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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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