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Brown City Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 704 students in Brown City Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Brown City Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
704 Students
1,376,285 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
82,372 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brown City Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#358 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,132 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,991
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,132
$17,693
Best Brown City Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4290 2nd St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brown City High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Second St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brown City Community Schools?
Brown City Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 704 students.
What is the rank of Brown City Community Schools?
Brown City Community Schools is ranked #392 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brown City Community Schools?
92% of Brown City Community Schools students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brown City Community Schools?
Brown City Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Brown City Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,132 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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