Can I use St. Clair County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair County?

Start with the 56 listed public schools and 12 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

St. Clair County Schools & Education

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

St. Clair County, Michigan

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

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

84.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

84.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,848

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,394

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 35/100

State Score Position

#50

of 83 counties by score

Education Data Brief: St. Clair County

Measured School Summary

St. Clair County faces educational challenges with a school score of 29/100 and a graduation rate of 84.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,848 per pupil, St. Clair County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% below the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read St. Clair 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

56 public schools and 12 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

29/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #50 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.

Completion

84.7%

2.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,848

$546 below the state average

School coverage

12 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

St. Clair County has 56 public schools across 12 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 St. Clair 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

St. Clair 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

#50

of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.

Port Huron Area School District

Elementary to high school visible

7,206 students

Elementary 10Middle 3High 4Other 0

17 listed schools in this county slice.

East China School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,652 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 3Other 1

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Marysville Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

2,636 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Yale Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,741 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Port Huron Area School District is the largest listed district slice, with 17 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 St. Clair County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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.

Expansive Education Serving 21,394 Students

St. Clair County manages 56 public schools across 12 districts, providing a diverse infrastructure for over 21,000 students. The county features a strong secondary system with 19 high schools and 7 middle schools to complement its 26 elementary buildings.

Competitive Graduation Rates and Efficient Spending

The county maintains an 84.7% graduation rate, which is higher than the state average but slightly below the national 87% mark. Spending is efficient at $6,848 per pupil, trailing the state average of $7,394.

Port Huron Area School District Dominates

With 7,206 students and 17 schools, the Port Huron Area School District is the largest educational provider in the region. The county also offers school choice through five charter schools, including the high-enrollment Landmark Academy.

Suburban Focus with Large Campus Options

The majority of schools sit in suburban locales, with Anchor Bay High School standing out as the largest with 1,833 students. An average school size of 389 students suggests that most children learn in reasonably large, well-resourced environments.

School Overview

Total Schools

in St. Clair County

Reported Enrollment

21,394

56 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary26

Middle7

High19

Other4

12 School Districts in St. Clair County

Port Huron Area School District

East China School District

Marysville Public Schools

5 schools

2,636 students

Yale Public Schools

6 schools

1,741 students

Algonac Community School District

4 schools

1,349 students

Landmark Academy

1 school

850 students

Capac Community Schools

3 schools

734 students

Blue Water Middle College

1 school

255 students

East Shore Leadership Academy

1 school

183 students

St. Clair County RESA

2 schools

133 students

56 Public Schools in St. Clair County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 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 St. Clair County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Anchor Bay High School	Profile	Anchor Bay School District	IRA, 48023Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,833
Port Huron Northern High School	Profile	Port Huron Area School District	PORT HURON, 48060Suburb: Small	9–12	High	1,169
Port Huron High School	Profile	Port Huron Area School District	PORT HURON, 48060Suburb: Small	9–12	High	1,100
Landmark Academy	Record	Landmark Academy	KIMBALL, 48074Suburb: Small	PK–12	Charter	850
Marysville High School	Record	Marysville Public Schools	MARYSVILLE, 48040Suburb: Small	9–12	High	769
St Clair High School	Record	East China School District	SAINT CLAIR, 48079Suburb: Small	9–12	High	767
Algonac JuniorSenior High School	Record	Algonac Community School District	CLAY, 48001Suburb: Large	7–12	High	671
St Clair Middle School	Record	East China School District	SAINT CLAIR, 48079Suburb: Small	5–8	Middle	643
Central Middle School	Record	Port Huron Area School District	PORT HURON, 48060Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	629
Marysville Middle School	Record	Marysville Public Schools	MARYSVILLE, 48040Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	616
Fort Gratiot Middle School	Record	Port Huron Area School District	FORT GRATIOT, 48059Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	584
Yale Senior High School	Record	Yale Public Schools	YALE, 48097Rural: Distant	9–12	High	551
Marine City High School	Record	East China School District	MARINE CITY, 48039Suburb: Small	9–12	High	523
Keewahdin Elementary School	Record	Port Huron Area School District	FORT GRATIOT, 48059Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	487
Gardens Elementary School	Record	Marysville Public Schools	MARYSVILLE, 48040Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	480
Algonquin Elementary School	Record	Algonac Community School District	Clay, 48001Rural: Fringe	2–6	Primary	466
Washington Elementary School	Record	Marysville Public Schools	MARYSVILLE, 48040Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	449
Holland Woods Middle School	Record	Port Huron Area School District	PORT HURON, 48060Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	420
Edison Elementary School	Record	Port Huron Area School District	FORT GRATIOT, 48059Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	418
Michigamme Elementary School	Record	Port Huron Area School District	PORT HURON, 48060Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	387

Anchor Bay High School

Anchor Bay School District

IRA, 48023 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,833 students

Port Huron Northern High School

Port Huron Area School District

PORT HURON, 48060 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,169 students

Port Huron High School

Port Huron Area School District

PORT HURON, 48060 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,100 students

Landmark Academy

KIMBALL, 48074 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–12Charter850 students

Marysville High School

Marysville Public Schools

MARYSVILLE, 48040 / Suburb: Small

Record9–12High769 students

St Clair High School

East China School District

SAINT CLAIR, 48079 / Suburb: Small

Record9–12High767 students

Algonac JuniorSenior High School

Algonac Community School District

CLAY, 48001 / Suburb: Large

Record7–12High671 students

St Clair Middle School

East China School District

SAINT CLAIR, 48079 / Suburb: Small

Record5–8Middle643 students

Central Middle School

Port Huron Area School District

PORT HURON, 48060 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle629 students

Marysville Middle School

Marysville Public Schools

MARYSVILLE, 48040 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle616 students

Fort Gratiot Middle School

Port Huron Area School District

FORT GRATIOT, 48059 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle584 students

Yale Senior High School

Yale Public Schools

YALE, 48097 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High551 students

Marine City High School

East China School District

MARINE CITY, 48039 / Suburb: Small

Record9–12High523 students

Keewahdin Elementary School

Port Huron Area School District

FORT GRATIOT, 48059 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary487 students

Gardens Elementary School

Marysville Public Schools

MARYSVILLE, 48040 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary480 students

Algonquin Elementary School

Algonac Community School District

Clay, 48001 / Rural: Fringe

Record2–6Primary466 students

Washington Elementary School

Marysville Public Schools

MARYSVILLE, 48040 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary449 students

Holland Woods Middle School

Port Huron Area School District

PORT HURON, 48060 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle420 students

Edison Elementary School

Port Huron Area School District

FORT GRATIOT, 48059 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary418 students

Michigamme Elementary School

Port Huron Area School District

PORT HURON, 48060 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary387 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,848

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 St. Clair County?

St. Clair County has a school score of 29/100, 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 St. Clair County?

The high school graduation rate in St. Clair County is 84.7%, 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 St. Clair County spend per student?

St. Clair County spends $6,848 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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