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 2026-27 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
3,461 Schools
# Students
192 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
82,868 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
14%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
58%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,620 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,823
$22,574
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,620
$21,841
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Big Bay De Noc School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 $17,620 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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