For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,378 students in Burton, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Burton, MI are Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Bentley High School Bold Academy and Bentley Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burton, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Burton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Burton, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atherton Jr Sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Burton, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Bentley High School Bold Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 N Belsay Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9046
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9046
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Bentley Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Belsay Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9046
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9046
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Atherton Jr Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3354 S Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Grades: 7-12
| 322 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bendle High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2283 E Scottwood Ave
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-5103
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-5103
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3266 S Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 875-9050
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 875-9050
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
Flex High Burton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1245 S Center Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(877) 360-5327
Burton, MI 48509
(877) 360-5327
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Burton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4469 Greenly St
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-2501
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-2501
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burton, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Burton, MI include Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Bentley High School Bold Academy and Bentley Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burton?
7 public high schools are located in Burton.
What is the racial composition of students in Burton?
Burton public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Burton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burton include: Bendle High School vs. Atherton Jr Sr High School, Bendle High School vs. Bentley Senior High School, Bentley Senior High School vs. Bendle High School
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