Can I use Macomb County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Macomb County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Macomb County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Macomb County?

Start with the 234 listed public schools and 40 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Macomb County Schools & Education

Name: Macomb County, Michigan Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Macomb County, Michigan

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

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

86.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,582

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,394

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 35/100

State Score Position

#23

of 83 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Macomb County

Measured School Summary

Macomb County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.4%.

Funding Context

At $7,582 per pupil, Macomb County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 20% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Macomb 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

234 public schools and 40 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

42/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.

Completion

86.4%

3.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,582

$188 above the state average

School coverage

234

40 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

Macomb County has 234 public schools across 40 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Macomb 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.

Large multi-district county

Macomb County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#23

of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.

Utica Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

25,628 students

Elementary 25Middle 7High 6Other 0

38 listed schools in this county slice.

Chippewa Valley Schools

Elementary to high school visible

14,903 students

Elementary 12Middle 4High 4Other 0

20 listed schools in this county slice.

Warren Consolidated Schools

Elementary to high school visible

12,086 students

Elementary 11Middle 5High 6Other 0

22 listed schools in this county slice.

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

9,289 students

Elementary 9Middle 4High 5Other 1

19 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Utica Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 38 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 Macomb County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Macomb 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 Macomb 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 Massive Network of Suburban Success

Macomb County supports a robust educational system with 234 public schools and a massive enrollment of 116,070 students. The county is divided into 40 districts, featuring 127 elementary schools, 40 middle schools, and 54 high schools. This extensive infrastructure provides diverse options ranging from traditional neighborhood schools to specialized academies.

Utica Community Schools Drives County Enrollment

Utica Community Schools is the regional powerhouse, operating 38 schools for over 25,600 students. Charter schools also play a significant role, with 21 institutions representing 9% of the county's total public school options. Other major players include Warren Consolidated and Chippewa Valley, which together serve over 27,000 additional students.

Dynamic Suburban and Urban Campus Life

Macomb County is predominantly suburban, with 179 schools located in residential suburbs and 45 in city locales. High schools like Dakota High can be quite large, serving 2,723 students, which creates a high-energy environment with diverse extracurriculars. The average school size is 511 students, offering a blend of comprehensive resources and community focus.

School Overview

Total Schools

234

in Macomb County

Reported Enrollment

116,070

234 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary127

Middle40

High54

Other13

40 School Districts in Macomb County

Utica Community Schools

Chippewa Valley Schools

Warren Consolidated Schools

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

Anchor Bay School District

Romeo Community Schools

Fraser Public Schools

Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)

Roseville Community Schools

Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)

6 schools

3,206 students

234 Public Schools in Macomb County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 22 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Macomb County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Dakota High School	Profile	Chippewa Valley Schools	MACOMB, 48044Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,723
Chippewa Valley High School	Profile	Chippewa Valley Schools	CLINTON TWP, 48038Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,221
Adlai Stevenson High School	Profile	Utica Community Schools	STERLING HEIGHTS, 48313Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,977
Eisenhower High School	Profile	Utica Community Schools	SHELBY TOWNSHIP, 48316Suburb: Large	10–12	High	1,835
Henry Ford II High School	Profile	Utica Community Schools	STERLING HEIGHTS, 48313Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,717
Romeo High School	Profile	Romeo Community Schools	WASHINGTON, 48094Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,715
High School North	Profile	L'Anse Creuse Public Schools	MACOMB, 48042Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,588
Fraser High School	Profile	Fraser Public Schools	FRASER, 48026Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,524
Lakeview High School	Profile	Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)	SAINT CLAIR SHORES, 48081Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,465
Sterling Heights Senior HS	Profile	Warren Consolidated Schools	STERLING HEIGHTS, 48312Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,389
Warren Mott High School	Profile	Warren Consolidated Schools	WARREN, 48092City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,385
Utica High School	Profile	Utica Community Schools	Utica, 48317Suburb: Large	10–12	High	1,368
Cousino Senior High School	Profile	Warren Consolidated Schools	WARREN, 48093City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,279
High School	Profile	L'Anse Creuse Public Schools	HARRISON TOWNSHIP, 48045Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,246
Roseville High School	Profile	Roseville Community Schools	ROSEVILLE, 48066Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,216
Romeo Middle School	Profile	Romeo Community Schools	BRUCE TWP, 48065Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,192
Seneca Middle School	Profile	Chippewa Valley Schools	MACOMB, 48044Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,108
Warren Woods Tower High School	Profile	Warren Woods Public Schools	Warren, 48088City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,047
Malow Junior High School	Profile	Utica Community Schools	SHELBY TOWNSHIP, 48316Suburb: Large	7–9	Middle	1,043
Shelby Junior High School	Profile	Utica Community Schools	SHELBY TOWNSHIP, 48316Suburb: Large	7–9	Middle	1,025

Dakota High School

Chippewa Valley Schools

MACOMB, 48044 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,723 students

Chippewa Valley High School

Chippewa Valley Schools

CLINTON TWP, 48038 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,221 students

Adlai Stevenson High School

Utica Community Schools

STERLING HEIGHTS, 48313 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,977 students

Eisenhower High School

Utica Community Schools

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, 48316 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,835 students

Henry Ford II High School

Utica Community Schools

STERLING HEIGHTS, 48313 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,717 students

Romeo High School

Romeo Community Schools

WASHINGTON, 48094 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,715 students

High School North

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

MACOMB, 48042 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,588 students

Fraser High School

Fraser Public Schools

FRASER, 48026 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,524 students

Lakeview High School

Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)

SAINT CLAIR SHORES, 48081 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,465 students

Sterling Heights Senior HS

Warren Consolidated Schools

STERLING HEIGHTS, 48312 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,389 students

Warren Mott High School

Warren Consolidated Schools

WARREN, 48092 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,385 students

Utica High School

Utica Community Schools

Utica, 48317 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,368 students

Cousino Senior High School

Warren Consolidated Schools

WARREN, 48093 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,279 students

High School

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, 48045 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,246 students

Roseville High School

Roseville Community Schools

ROSEVILLE, 48066 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,216 students

Romeo Middle School

Romeo Community Schools

BRUCE TWP, 48065 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,192 students

Seneca Middle School

Chippewa Valley Schools

MACOMB, 48044 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,108 students

Warren Woods Tower High School

Warren Woods Public Schools

Warren, 48088 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,047 students

Malow Junior High School

Utica Community Schools

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, 48316 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–9Middle1,043 students

Shelby Junior High School

Utica Community Schools

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, 48316 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–9Middle1,025 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

2 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,582

State avg $7,394

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Michigan counties have the highest graduation rates?

Alcona County (95.0%), Alger County (95.0%), and Schoolcraft County (95.0%) currently lead Michigan among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Michigan?

Across Michigan counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,394. The highest current county values are Keweenaw County ($18,000), Lake County ($10,369), and Leelanau County ($9,877). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Macomb County?

Macomb County has a school score of 42/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Macomb County?

The high school graduation rate in Macomb County is 86.4%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Macomb County spend per student?

Macomb County spends $7,582 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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