For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,023 students in Pinckney Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Pinckney Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (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
6 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
2,023 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pinckney Community Schools, 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 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% 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 $22,513 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,252 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$51 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,513
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,252
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pinckney Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farley Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8110 Farley Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6400
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6400
Gr: PK-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
The Link A Pathway To Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2130 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5516
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Rank: #33.
Pinckney Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10255 Dexter Pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Pathfinder School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5200
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Navigator Upper Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5300
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5300
Gr: 3-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Country Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2939 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6600
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6600
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pinckney Community Schools?
Pinckney Community Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,023 students.
What is the rank of Pinckney Community Schools?
Pinckney Community Schools is ranked #209 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinckney Community Schools?
91% of Pinckney Community Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pinckney Community Schools?
Pinckney Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pinckney Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,252 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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