Dryden Community Schools

3866 Rochester Rd
Dryden, MI 48428-9721
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dryden Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 459 students in Dryden Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Dryden Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
459 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dryden Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#498 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
35%
39%
45%
35-39%
38%
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,985 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,218
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,985
$17,693

Best Dryden Community Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dryden High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3866 Rochester Rd
Dryden, MI 48428
(810) 448-4042
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3835 N Mill Rd
Dryden, MI 48428
(810) 448-4001
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dryden Community Schools?
Dryden Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 459 students.
What is the rank of Dryden Community Schools?
Dryden Community Schools is ranked #524 out of 846 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dryden Community Schools?
89% of Dryden Community Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dryden Community Schools?
Dryden Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Dryden Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,985 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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