Top Rankings
Big Bay De Noc School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 192 students in Big Bay De Noc School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Big Bay De Noc School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,462 Schools
# Students
192 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Big Bay De Noc School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
% American Indian
14%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
58%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,130 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,629. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,797 is less than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,130
$18,629
Spending / Student
$15,797
$17,806
Best Big Bay De Noc School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Bay De Noc School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8928 Oo 25 Rd
Cooks, MI 49817
(906) 252-4500
Cooks, MI 49817
(906) 252-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Bay De Noc School District?
Big Bay De Noc School District manages 1 public schools serving 192 students.
What is the rank of Big Bay De Noc School District?
Big Bay De Noc School District is ranked #528 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Bay De Noc School District?
58% of Big Bay De Noc School District students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Bay De Noc School District?
Big Bay De Noc School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Big Bay De Noc School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,797 is less than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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