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Bark River-Harris School District

W471 Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 752 students in Bark River-Harris School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bark River-Harris School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
752 Students
1,376,285 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
82,372 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bark River-Harris School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#201 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
42%
35%
51%
45%
30-34%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.56
% American Indian
10%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
85%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,636 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,840
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,636
$17,693

Best Bark River-Harris School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bark Riverharris Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bark River-Harris School District?
Bark River-Harris School District manages 2 public schools serving 752 students.
What is the rank of Bark River-Harris School District?
Bark River-Harris School District is ranked #207 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bark River-Harris School District?
85% of Bark River-Harris School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bark River-Harris School District?
Bark River-Harris School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bark River-Harris School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,636 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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