Anchor Bay School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,333 students in Anchor Bay School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Anchor Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Anchor Bay School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
# American Indian Students
17 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
170 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
173 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
4,678 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
88%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
242 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
446
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
388
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
388
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
358
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
370
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
389
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
389
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
390
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
423
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
409
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
441
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
460
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
482
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,488 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,333 students.
What is the rank of Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District is ranked #132 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anchor Bay School District?
88% of Anchor Bay School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Anchor Bay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,488 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,333 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
