Best Clinton County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,438 students in Clinton County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clinton County, MI are Fowler High School, Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School and Dewitt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Clinton County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dewitt High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Clinton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fowler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 South Wright Rd
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5101 S Clintonia Rd
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Dewitt High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13601 Panther Dr
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
St. Johns High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 W Sickles St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Clinton County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4179 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Ovidelsie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8989 E Colony Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Bath High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6175 Clark Rd
Bath, MI 48808
(517) 641-6724
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Ovidelsie Comm Edalt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
732 Mabbit Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Strive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-0170
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Michigan International Prep School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8989 E Colony Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(586) 291-5856
Gr: K-12 | 1,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clinton County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clinton County, MI include Fowler High School, Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School and Dewitt High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton County?
10 public high schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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