Top Rankings
Carrollton 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 are 5 public schools serving 1,562 students in Carrollton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Carrollton School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,562 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carrollton 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 74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#676 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Graduation Rate
74%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.5%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 1993–2008. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
30%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
26%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
38%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,958 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,173 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$32 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,958
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,173
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Carrollton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Omni High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
479 Shattuck Rd
Carrollton, MI 48724
(989) 753-3477
Carrollton, MI 48724
(989) 753-3477
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Carrollton Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Carla Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-9704
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-9704
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Mapleridge Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-3433
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-3433
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Carla Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-2425
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carrollton School District?
Carrollton School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,562 students.
What is the rank of Carrollton School District?
Carrollton School District is ranked #693 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 Carrollton School District?
38% of Carrollton School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carrollton School District?
Carrollton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Carrollton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,173 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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