Clinton County Schools & Education
Clinton County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
81.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
81.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,285
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#76
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clinton County
Measured School Summary
Clinton County faces educational challenges with a school score of 17/100 and a graduation rate of 81.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,285 per pupil, Clinton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 51% below the Michigan average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clinton 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
27 public schools and 7 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
17/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #76 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
81.8%
0.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,285
$1,109 below the state average
School coverage
27
7 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Clinton County has 27 public schools across 7 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 Clinton 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.
Review-carefully county
Clinton County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#76
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points below 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.
DeWitt Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,105 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
St. Johns Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,603 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Michigan International Prep School
Other grade structure
1,206 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Bath Community Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,006 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
St. Johns Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Clinton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clinton 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 Clinton 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.
A Robust System North of Lansing
Clinton County supports a large student population of 10,973 across 27 public schools. The infrastructure is well-developed, featuring 11 elementary, six middle, and eight high schools managed by seven districts. This diverse mix provides a blend of suburban and rural educational pathways for families.
Suburban Giants and Digital Innovators
DeWitt Public Schools and St. Johns Public Schools are the regional leaders, together serving over 5,700 students. Charter schools make up about 11% of the county's options, led by the Michigan International Prep School. This charter program is the county's largest single enrollment entity, serving 1,206 students through a flexible model.
Suburban Scale Meets Rural Charm
The county offers a unique mix of 14 rural and nine suburban schools, catering to various lifestyle preferences. Schools here are larger than their northern neighbors, with an average enrollment of 406 students. DeWitt High School and St Johns High School offer the full scale of a modern secondary education with nearly 1,000 students each.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Clinton County
Reported Enrollment
10,973
27 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
3
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Clinton County
DeWitt Public Schools
St. Johns Public Schools
Michigan International Prep School
Bath Community Schools
Fowler Public Schools
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Clinton County RESA
27 Public Schools in Clinton 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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan International Prep School | Profile | Michigan International Prep School | Elsie, 48331Rural: Distant | PK–12 | CharterVirtual | 1,206 |
| DeWitt High School | Profile | DeWitt Public Schools | DeWitt, 48820Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 962 |
| St Johns High School | Record | St. Johns Public Schools | SAINT JOHNS, 48879Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 892 |
| DeWitt Middle School | Record | DeWitt Public Schools | DeWitt, 48820Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 692 |
| St Johns Middle School | Record | St. Johns Public Schools | SAINT JOHNS, 48879Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 569 |
| Schavey Road Elementary School | Record | DeWitt Public Schools | DeWitt, 48820Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 508 |
| Herbison Woods Elementary School | Record | DeWitt Public Schools | DeWitt, 48820Suburb: Large | 4–6 | Middle | 495 |
| PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School | Record | Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools | WESTPHALIA, 48894Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 468 |
| David Scott Elementary School | Record | DeWitt Public Schools | DeWitt, 48820Suburb: Large | 2–4 | Primary | 448 |
| Bath Elementary School | Record | Bath Community Schools | Bath, 48808Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 439 |
| Wacousta Elementary School | Record | Grand Ledge Public Schools | EAGLE, 48822Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 431 |
| OvidElsie High School | Record | Ovid-Elsie Area Schools | ELSIE, 48831Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 403 |
| Gateway Elementary School | Record | St. Johns Public Schools | SAINT JOHNS, 48879Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 346 |
| Sheridan Road | Record | Lansing Public School District | LANSING, 48906Suburb: Large | 4–7 | Middle | 342 |
| Bath High School | Record | Bath Community Schools | Bath, 48808Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 326 |
| Riley Elementary School | Record | St. Johns Public Schools | SAINT JOHNS, 48879Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 315 |
| OvidElsie Middle School | Record | Ovid-Elsie Area Schools | ELSIE, 48831Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 301 |
| Oakview Elementary School | Record | St. Johns Public Schools | SAINT JOHNS, 48879Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 292 |
| EE Knight Elementary School | Record | Ovid-Elsie Area Schools | ELSIE, 48831Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 287 |
| Waldron Elementary and Middle School | Record | Fowler Public Schools | FOWLER, 48835Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 266 |
Michigan International Prep School
Michigan International Prep School
Elsie, 48331 / Rural: Distant
DeWitt High School
DeWitt Public Schools
DeWitt, 48820 / Suburb: Large
St Johns High School
St. Johns Public Schools
SAINT JOHNS, 48879 / Town: Fringe
St Johns Middle School
St. Johns Public Schools
SAINT JOHNS, 48879 / Rural: Fringe
Schavey Road Elementary School
DeWitt Public Schools
DeWitt, 48820 / Suburb: Large
Herbison Woods Elementary School
DeWitt Public Schools
DeWitt, 48820 / Suburb: Large
PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School
Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools
WESTPHALIA, 48894 / Rural: Distant
David Scott Elementary School
DeWitt Public Schools
DeWitt, 48820 / Suburb: Large
Bath Elementary School
Bath Community Schools
Bath, 48808 / Suburb: Large
Wacousta Elementary School
Grand Ledge Public Schools
EAGLE, 48822 / Rural: Fringe
Gateway Elementary School
St. Johns Public Schools
SAINT JOHNS, 48879 / Town: Fringe
Sheridan Road
Lansing Public School District
LANSING, 48906 / Suburb: Large
Riley Elementary School
St. Johns Public Schools
SAINT JOHNS, 48879 / Rural: Fringe
OvidElsie Middle School
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools
ELSIE, 48831 / Rural: Distant
Oakview Elementary School
St. Johns Public Schools
SAINT JOHNS, 48879 / Town: Fringe
EE Knight Elementary School
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools
ELSIE, 48831 / Rural: Distant
Waldron Elementary and Middle School
Fowler Public Schools
FOWLER, 48835 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,285
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Clinton County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clinton County, Michigan?
Clinton County supports a large student population of 10,973 across 27 public schools. The infrastructure is well-developed, featuring 11 elementary, six middle, and eight high schools managed by seven districts. This diverse mix provides a blend of suburban and rural educational pathways for families.
What are the major school districts in Clinton County, Michigan?
DeWitt Public Schools and St. Johns Public Schools are the regional leaders, together serving over 5,700 students. Charter schools make up about 11% of the county's options, led by the Michigan International Prep School. This charter program is the county's largest single enrollment entity, serving 1,206 students through a flexible model.
What is the school experience like in Clinton County?
The county offers a unique mix of 14 rural and nine suburban schools, catering to various lifestyle preferences. Schools here are larger than their northern neighbors, with an average enrollment of 406 students. DeWitt High School and St Johns High School offer the full scale of a modern secondary education with nearly 1,000 students each.
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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.