Huron Independent School District

1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Huron Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 32 students in Huron Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Huron Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,541 Schools
# Students
32 Students
953,595 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
58,878 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
2:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Huron Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#503 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≥50%
34%
≥50%
45%
<50%
38%
(21-22)
<50%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
94%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student (13-14)
$95,043
$12,204
Spending / Student (13-14)
$76,092
$12,085

Best Huron Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Huron Area Technical Center
Vocational School
1160 S Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9284
Gr: 6-12

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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