Rapid River Public Schools

10070 Us Highway 2
Rapid River, MI 49878-9511
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Rapid River Public 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 is 1 public school serving 253 students in Rapid River Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Rapid River Public School have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,508 Schools
# Students
253 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rapid River Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#236 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
42%
35%
45-49%
45%
35-39%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.56
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
79%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,972 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,696 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,972
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,696
$17,693

Best Rapid River Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tritownship School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10070 Us Highway 2
Rapid River, MI 49878
(906) 474-6411
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rapid River Public Schools?
Rapid River Public Schools manages 1 public schools serving 253 students.
What is the rank of Rapid River Public Schools?
Rapid River Public Schools is ranked #256 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 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 Rapid River Public Schools?
79% of Rapid River Public Schools students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rapid River Public Schools?
Rapid River Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Rapid River Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,696 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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