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

No. Use the Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County?

Start with the 52 listed public schools and 13 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Monroe County Schools & Education

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

Monroe County, Michigan

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

School Score

31/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

88.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,276

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,394

School Score

31/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 35/100

State Score Position

#46

of 83 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Monroe County

Measured School Summary

Monroe County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 88.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,276 per pupil, Monroe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 11% below the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Monroe 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

52 public schools and 13 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

31/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #46 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.

Completion

88.4%

5.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,276

$1,118 below the state average

School coverage

13 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

Monroe County has 52 public schools across 13 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 Monroe 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

Monroe 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

#46

of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.

Monroe Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

4,565 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 2Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Bedford Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

3,990 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Airport Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

2,847 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 2Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Dundee Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,804 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Airport Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Monroe County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Monroe 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?

Data Story

Monroe County Graduation Rate Exceeds National and State Benchmarks

Education data brief for Monroe County, Michigan.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorPublished Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Lead metric:Graduation rate

Monroe County’s graduation rate of 88.4% stands out as a primary metric, exceeding both the Michigan state average of 82.5% and the national average of 87.0%. The county manages a system of 52 public schools serving 20,744 students, with a significant rural presence as 30 schools are classified in rural locales. Monroe Public Schools is the largest of the 13 districts in the county, enrolling 4,565 students across eight schools. The single largest facility is Monroe High School, which serves 1,304 students. Financial data shows a per-pupil expenditure of $6,276, which is lower than the state average of $7,394 and less than half of the national average of $13,000. The county’s composite school score is 31.0, compared to a state average of 35.1 and a national median of 50.0. The directory includes two charter schools and four special education schools. This data provides a baseline for understanding the regional educational environment. Compare district boundaries before drawing conclusions.

Sources

NCES Common Core of Data
U.S. Census Bureau ACS

School Overview

Total Schools

in Monroe County

Reported Enrollment

20,744

52 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary22

Middle9

High16

Other5

13 School Districts in Monroe County

Monroe Public Schools

Bedford Public Schools

Airport Community Schools

9 schools

2,847 students

Milan Area Schools

6 schools

1,805 students

Dundee Community Schools

4 schools

1,804 students

Ida Public School District

3 schools

1,464 students

Jefferson Schools (Monroe)

4 schools

1,340 students

Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe)

4 schools

1,034 students

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le

3 schools

806 students

Triumph Academy

1 school

777 students

52 Public Schools in Monroe 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

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Public schools in Monroe County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Monroe High School	Profile	Monroe Public Schools	MONROE, 48161Suburb: Small	8–12	High	1,304
Bedford Senior High School	Profile	Bedford Public Schools	Temperance, 48182Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,294
Bedford Junior High School	Record	Bedford Public Schools	TEMPERANCE, 48182Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	911
Dundee Elementary School	Record	Dundee Community Schools	DUNDEE, 48131Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	851
Triumph Academy	Record	Triumph Academy	MONROE, 48162Rural: Fringe	KG–8	Charter	777
Airport Senior High School	Record	Airport Community Schools	CARLETON, 48117Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	775
Custer Elementary School	Record	Monroe Public Schools	MONROE, 48161Suburb: Small	PK–6	Primary	741
Monroe Middle School	Record	Monroe Public Schools	MONROE, 48161City: Small	6–8	Middle	653
Monroe Road Elementary School	Record	Bedford Public Schools	LAMBERTVILLE, 48144Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	613
Jackman Road Elementary School	Record	Bedford Public Schools	TEMPERANCE, 48182Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	597
Douglas Road Elementary School	Record	Bedford Public Schools	LAMBERTVILLE, 48144Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	575
Milan High School	Record	Milan Area Schools	MILAN, 48160Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	568
Ida Elementary School	Record	Ida Public School District	IDA, 48140Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	562
Ida Middle School	Record	Ida Public School District	IDA, 48140Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	494
Dundee Community High School	Record	Dundee Community Schools	DUNDEE, 48131Town: Fringe	9–12	High	490
Jefferson High School	Record	Jefferson Schools (Monroe)	NEWPORT, 48166Suburb: Small	9–12	High	462
Arborwood Elementary School	Record	Monroe Public Schools	MONROE, 48162City: Small	PK–6	Primary	435
Raisinville School	Record	Monroe Public Schools	MONROE, 48162Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	435
Wagar 78 Middle School	Record	Airport Community Schools	CARLETON, 48117Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	427
Manor Elementary School	Record	Monroe Public Schools	MONROE, 48162City: Small	PK–6	Primary	424

Monroe High School

Monroe Public Schools

MONROE, 48161 / Suburb: Small

Profile8–12High1,304 students

Bedford Senior High School

Bedford Public Schools

Temperance, 48182 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,294 students

Bedford Junior High School

Bedford Public Schools

TEMPERANCE, 48182 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle911 students

Dundee Elementary School

Dundee Community Schools

DUNDEE, 48131 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary851 students

Triumph Academy

MONROE, 48162 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–8Charter777 students

Airport Senior High School

Airport Community Schools

CARLETON, 48117 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High775 students

Custer Elementary School

Monroe Public Schools

MONROE, 48161 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–6Primary741 students

Monroe Middle School

Monroe Public Schools

MONROE, 48161 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle653 students

Monroe Road Elementary School

Bedford Public Schools

LAMBERTVILLE, 48144 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary613 students

Jackman Road Elementary School

Bedford Public Schools

TEMPERANCE, 48182 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary597 students

Douglas Road Elementary School

Bedford Public Schools

LAMBERTVILLE, 48144 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary575 students

Milan High School

Milan Area Schools

MILAN, 48160 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High568 students

Ida Elementary School

Ida Public School District

IDA, 48140 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary562 students

Ida Middle School

Ida Public School District

IDA, 48140 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle494 students

Dundee Community High School

Dundee Community Schools

DUNDEE, 48131 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High490 students

Jefferson High School

Jefferson Schools (Monroe)

NEWPORT, 48166 / Suburb: Small

Record9–12High462 students

Arborwood Elementary School

Monroe Public Schools

MONROE, 48162 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary435 students

Raisinville School

Monroe Public Schools

MONROE, 48162 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary435 students

Wagar 78 Middle School

Airport Community Schools

CARLETON, 48117 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle427 students

Manor Elementary School

Monroe Public Schools

MONROE, 48162 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary424 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,276

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 Monroe County?

Monroe County has a school score of 31/100, which is a lower 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 Monroe County?

The high school graduation rate in Monroe County is 88.4%, which is above 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 Monroe County spend per student?

Monroe County spends $6,276 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 Jul 7, 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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