Charlevoix County Schools & Education
Charlevoix County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
83.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,544
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#17
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Charlevoix County
Measured School Summary
Charlevoix County has midrange measured school signals (score: 46/100) with a graduation rate of 83.5%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Charlevoix County spends $8,544 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 30% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Charlevoix County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 8 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #17 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
83.5%
1.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,544
$1,150 above the state average
School coverage
15
8 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Charlevoix County has 15 public schools across 8 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Charlevoix County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Charlevoix County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#17
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Boyne City Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,288 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Charlevoix Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
806 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
East Jordan Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
742 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Boyne Falls Public School District
Other grade structure
193 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Boyne City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Charlevoix County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Charlevoix County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Charlevoix County, Michigan
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small Districts, Large Educational Footprint
Charlevoix County serves 3,329 students through 15 public schools spread across eight school districts. The system is unique for its high number of high schools (six) and other specialized facilities compared to its elementary school count.
High Investment and Competitive Results
The county invests heavily in its students with a per-pupil expenditure of $8,544, well above Michigan’s average of $7,394. This investment supports an 83.5% graduation rate, which exceeds the state average and approaches national levels.
Prominent Districts and Charter Options
Boyne City Public Schools is the largest district, serving 1,288 students, followed by Charlevoix Public Schools with 806. Charter schools play a notable role here, representing over 13% of the county's public school facilities.
Intimate Learning in Town Settings
Schools are split almost evenly between town and rural locales, with an average school size of just 222 students. Boyne City High School is the largest facility, yet even there, enrollment is capped at a modest 450 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Charlevoix County
Reported Enrollment
3,329
15 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
2
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Charlevoix County
Boyne City Public Schools
Charlevoix Public Schools
East Jordan Public Schools
Boyne Falls Public School District
Charlevoix-Emmet ISD
Concord Academy - Boyne
Beaver Island Community School
Charlevoix Academy
15 Public Schools in Charlevoix County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne City High School | Record | Boyne City Public Schools | BOYNE CITY, 49712Town: Remote | 8–12 | High | 450 |
| Charlevoix Middle High School | Record | Charlevoix Public Schools | CHARLEVOIX, 49720Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 408 |
| Boyne City Elementary School | Record | Boyne City Public Schools | BOYNE CITY, 49712Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 407 |
| Charlevoix Elementary School | Record | Charlevoix Public Schools | CHARLEVOIX, 49720Town: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 398 |
| East Jordan Elementary School | Record | East Jordan Public Schools | East Jordan, 49727Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 397 |
| Boyne City Middle School | Record | Boyne City Public Schools | BOYNE CITY, 49712Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 388 |
| East Jordan MiddleHigh School | Record | East Jordan Public Schools | East Jordan, 49727Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 342 |
| Boyne Falls Public School | Record | Boyne Falls Public School District | Boyne Falls, 49713Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Other | 193 |
| CharEm Special Education Schools | Record | Charlevoix-Emmet ISD | CHARLEVOIX, 49720Town: Remote | PK–12 | Special Education | 95 |
| Concord Academy Boyne | Record | Concord Academy - Boyne | BOYNE CITY, 49712Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 89 |
| Beaver Island Community School | Record | Beaver Island Community School | BEAVER ISLAND, 49782Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 51 |
| Charlevoix Academy | Record | Charlevoix Academy | CHARLEVOIX, 49720Town: Remote | PK–12 | Charter | 45 |
| MorganShaw School | Record | Boyne City Public Schools | BOYNE CITY, 49712Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 43 |
| CharEm Alternative Schools | Record | Charlevoix-Emmet ISD | CHARLEVOIX, 49720Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 20 |
| East Jordan Alternative High School | Record | East Jordan Public Schools | East Jordan, 49727Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 3 |
Boyne City High School
Boyne City Public Schools
BOYNE CITY, 49712 / Town: Remote
Charlevoix Middle High School
Charlevoix Public Schools
CHARLEVOIX, 49720 / Rural: Fringe
Boyne City Elementary School
Boyne City Public Schools
BOYNE CITY, 49712 / Town: Remote
Charlevoix Elementary School
Charlevoix Public Schools
CHARLEVOIX, 49720 / Town: Remote
East Jordan Elementary School
East Jordan Public Schools
East Jordan, 49727 / Rural: Distant
Boyne City Middle School
Boyne City Public Schools
BOYNE CITY, 49712 / Town: Remote
East Jordan MiddleHigh School
East Jordan Public Schools
East Jordan, 49727 / Rural: Distant
Boyne Falls Public School
Boyne Falls Public School District
Boyne Falls, 49713 / Rural: Fringe
CharEm Special Education Schools
Charlevoix-Emmet ISD
CHARLEVOIX, 49720 / Town: Remote
Concord Academy Boyne
Concord Academy - Boyne
BOYNE CITY, 49712 / Rural: Fringe
Beaver Island Community School
Beaver Island Community School
BEAVER ISLAND, 49782 / Rural: Remote
MorganShaw School
Boyne City Public Schools
BOYNE CITY, 49712 / Town: Remote
CharEm Alternative Schools
Charlevoix-Emmet ISD
CHARLEVOIX, 49720 / Town: Remote
East Jordan Alternative High School
East Jordan Public Schools
East Jordan, 49727 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,544
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Charlevoix County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Charlevoix County, Michigan?
Charlevoix County serves 3,329 students through 15 public schools spread across eight school districts. The system is unique for its high number of high schools (six) and other specialized facilities compared to its elementary school count.
How do schools in Charlevoix County perform academically?
The county invests heavily in its students with a per-pupil expenditure of $8,544, well above Michigan’s average of $7,394. This investment supports an 83.5% graduation rate, which exceeds the state average and approaches national levels.
What are the major school districts in Charlevoix County, Michigan?
Boyne City Public Schools is the largest district, serving 1,288 students, followed by Charlevoix Public Schools with 806. Charter schools play a notable role here, representing over 13% of the county's public school facilities.
What is the school experience like in Charlevoix County?
Schools are split almost evenly between town and rural locales, with an average school size of just 222 students. Boyne City High School is the largest facility, yet even there, enrollment is capped at a modest 450 students.
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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.