Top Rankings
Harrison Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,184 students in Harrison Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Harrison Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
4 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,184 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harrison Community Schools, 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#656 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2013. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2002–2020. View full 26-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2009–2021. View full 29-year historical data
% White
93%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,416 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,800 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$23 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,416
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,800
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Harrison Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 S 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Robert M Larson Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison Community Schools?
Harrison Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,184 students.
What is the rank of Harrison Community Schools?
Harrison Community Schools is ranked #650 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison Community Schools?
93% of Harrison Community Schools students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison Community Schools?
Harrison Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Harrison Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,800 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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