Best Michigan School Districts (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 883 top school districts in Michigan, serving 1,367,533 students.
The most diverse district is Kentwood School District, with a diversity score of 0.77.
The largest school district is Detroit Public Schools Community, serving 48,448 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Northville School District, with 98% graduation rate.

Top Michigan School Districts (2026-27)

School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
2,657
0.59
85%
2,840
0.22
78%
96
0.16
50%
2,035
0.31
68%
2,551
0.37
88%
1,815
0.28
82%
1,389
0.19
92%
3,553
0.17
77%
16,551
0.69
91%
1,707
0.08
92%
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