Tri County Area Schools School District
School District · Sand Lake, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,334
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,334
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Tri County Area Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tri County Area 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.
Tri County Senior High School
Howard City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tri County Elementary School
Pierson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tri County Middle School
Howard City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#279 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,334
$249 vs Michigan median
District size
1,685 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Tri County Area Schools ranks #279 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Tri County Area Schools's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tri County Senior High School (6.6/10), Tri County Elementary School (6.4/10), and Tri County Middle School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Tri County Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tri County Senior High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Tri County Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Tri County Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tri County Area Schools
Tri County Area Schools is a Sand Lake, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,685 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $14,334 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Tri County Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tri County Senior High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Tri County Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tri County Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tri County Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Tri County Area Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Sand Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 1,685
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tri County Area Schools?
Tri County Area Schools has 3 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 Tri County Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Tri County Area 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 per-pupil spending in Tri County Area Schools?
Tri County Area Schools spends $14,334 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tri County Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tri County Area Schools is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tri County Area Schools?
Tri County Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Tri County Area Schools with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Tri County Area Schools?
Across schools in Tri County Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tri County Area Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Tri County Area Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 3 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
- 32.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
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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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