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Kent County Public Schools

Kent County, Michigan

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

Total Schools

234

public schools

Total Enrollment

98,131

students

School Districts

43

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Kent 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

Kent County has 43 district entries. Grand Rapids Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 51 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 23 listed communities. GRAND RAPIDS has the most listed schools, with 116 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 113 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 30 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 26 charter, 6 virtual. 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

12 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

234

in Kent County

Reported Enrollment

98,131

234 schools reporting

School Districts

43

districts

Charter Schools

26

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary113
Middle40
High61
Other20

43 School Districts in Kent County

Grand Rapids Public Schools

51 schools
13,657 students

Kentwood Public Schools

16 schools
9,260 students

Forest Hills Public Schools

18 schools
9,156 students

Rockford Public Schools

14 schools
7,654 students

Grandville Public Schools

10 schools
5,494 students

Caledonia Community Schools

10 schools
4,572 students

Byron Center Public Schools

6 schools
4,409 students

Wyoming Public Schools

8 schools
3,859 students

Lowell Area Schools

7 schools
3,476 students

Cedar Springs Public Schools

7 schools
3,186 students

234 Public Schools in Kent County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 12 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 234 matching schools

East Kentwood High School

Kentwood Public Schools

GRAND RAPIDS, 49508 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High2,010 students

Rockford High School

Rockford Public Schools

ROCKFORD, 49341 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,819 students

Grandville High School

Grandville Public Schools

GRANDVILLE, 49418 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,767 students

Caledonia High School

Caledonia Community Schools

CALEDONIA, 49316 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,464 students

Byron Center High School

Byron Center Public Schools

BYRON CENTER, 49315 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,339 students

Wyoming High School

Wyoming Public Schools

WYOMING, 49509 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,284 students

PrepNet Virtual Academy

PrepNet Virtual Academy

GRAND RAPIDS, 49512 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual1,220 students

Northern High School

Forest Hills Public Schools

GRAND RAPIDS, 49525 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,134 students

Lowell Senior High School

Lowell Area Schools

LOWELL, 49331 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,099 students

Northview High School

Northview Public Schools

GRAND RAPIDS, 49525 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,092 students

Central High School

Forest Hills Public Schools

GRAND RAPIDS, 49546 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,053 students

Cedar Springs High School

Cedar Springs Public Schools

CEDAR SPRINGS, 49319 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,049 students

Kenowa Hills High School

Kenowa Hills Public Schools

GRAND RAPIDS, 49544 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High933 students

Union High School

Grand Rapids Public Schools

GRAND RAPIDS, 49504 / City: Midsize

Listed only9–12High922 students

East Grand Rapids High School

East Grand Rapids Public Schools

GRAND RAPIDS, 49506 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High914 students

City MiddleHigh

Grand Rapids Public Schools

GRAND RAPIDS, 49505 / City: Midsize

Listed only7–12High908 students

North Rockford Middle School

Rockford Public Schools

ROCKFORD, 49341 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle885 students

Sparta Senior High School

Sparta Area Schools

SPARTA, 49345 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High851 students

Grandville Middle School

Grandville Public Schools

GRANDVILLE, 49418 / Suburb: Large

Listed only3–8Middle830 students

Pinewood Middle School

Kentwood Public Schools

GRAND RAPIDS, 49508 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle809 students

Kent County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Kent 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 Kent County public school directory?

The directory lists 234 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 12 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 Kent County?

Start with the 43 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 Kent 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 Kent County Education OverviewCounty school score: 39/100

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.