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Hemlock Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,239 students in Hemlock Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hemlock Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
5 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,239 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hemlock Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 83% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
83%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2006–2020. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
91%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,393 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,535 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,393
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,535
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hemlock Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kc Ling Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 N Pine St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
Gr: 1-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hemlock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hemlock Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Maple St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Hemlock Virtual
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Wilson St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5221
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5221
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hemlock Public School District?
Hemlock Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,239 students.
What is the rank of Hemlock Public School District?
Hemlock Public School District is ranked #190 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hemlock Public School District?
91% of Hemlock Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hemlock Public School District?
Hemlock Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hemlock Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,535 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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