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Bay County Public Schools

Bay County, Michigan

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

34

public schools

Total Enrollment

12,783

students

School Districts

7

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Bay County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Michigan; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Bay County has 7 district entries. Bay City School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 13 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. BAY CITY has the most listed schools, with 19 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 14 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

34

in Bay County

Reported Enrollment

12,783

34 schools reporting

School Districts

7

districts

Charter Schools

3

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary14
Middle5
High9
Other6

7 School Districts in Bay County

Bay City School District

13 schools
6,385 students

Bangor Township Schools

6 schools
2,646 students

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

4 schools
1,500 students

Pinconning Area Schools

4 schools
1,158 students

State Street Academy

1 school
258 students

Bay-Arenac Community High School

1 school
172 students

Bay-Arenac ISD

3 schools
141 students

34 Public Schools in Bay County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 34 matching schools

Bay City Western High School

Bay City School District

AUBURN, 48611 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,102 students

Bay City Central High School

Bay City School District

BAY CITY, 48708 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,033 students

John Glenn High School

Bangor Township Schools

BAY CITY, 48706 / Suburb: Small

Listed only9–12High849 students

Western Middle School

Bay City School District

AUBURN, 48611 / Suburb: Small

Listed only6–8Middle726 students

Handy Middle School

Bay City School District

BAY CITY, 48706 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle685 students

Christa McAuliffe Middle School

Bangor Township Schools

BAY CITY, 48706 / Suburb: Small

Listed only6–8Middle657 students

Garber High School

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

ESSEXVILLE, 48732 / Suburb: Small

Listed only9–12High514 students

Kolb Elementary School

Bay City School District

BAY CITY, 48706 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary477 students

Auburn Elementary School

Bay City School District

AUBURN, 48611 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary474 students

Cramer Junior High School

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

ESSEXVILLE, 48732 / Suburb: Small

Listed only5–8Middle456 students

Hampton Elementary School

Bay City School District

BAY CITY, 48708 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary405 students

Washington Elementary School

Bay City School District

BAY CITY, 48708 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary395 students

Pinconning High School

Pinconning Area Schools

PINCONNING, 48650 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High394 students

Pinconning Central Elementary School

Pinconning Area Schools

PINCONNING, 48650 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary361 students

Bangor West Central School

Bangor Township Schools

BAY CITY, 48706 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary356 students

McAlearSawden Elem School

Bay City School District

BAY CITY, 48706 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary352 students

Bay City Academy Farragut Campus

Bay City Academy

BAY CITY, 48708 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–12Charter341 students

Bangor Central School

Bangor Township Schools

BAY CITY, 48706 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary327 students

Bangor Lincoln School

Bangor Township Schools

BAY CITY, 48706 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary317 students

MacGregor Elementary School

Bay City School District

BAY CITY, 48708 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary313 students

Bay County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Bay County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Michigan. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Bay County public school directory?

The directory lists 34 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Bay County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Bay County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Bay County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Bay County?

Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Bay County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Bay County Education OverviewCounty school score: 22/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.