For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 258 students in Carson City, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carson City, MI are Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy and Carson Citycrystal High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson City, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Carson City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Carson City, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carson Citycrystal High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carson City, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Carson Citycrystal High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Carson City Correctional Facility
Alternative School
10522 E Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
Gr: 9-12
Carson City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boyer Road Correctional Facilty Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
10274 East Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3941
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3941
Gr: 9-12
115 W Main Street
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carson City, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carson City, MI include Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy and Carson Citycrystal High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carson City?
3 public high schools are located in Carson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City?
Carson City public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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