Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48838

The 48838 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 3 alternative schools, all part of the Greenville Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 94 out of 610 in Michigan and has a 4-star rating, the schools within the 48838 zip code show a wide range of performance, with some standouts and others facing significant challenges.

Greenville Senior High School is a standout, ranking 141 out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts a strong 89.9% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 3.2% dropout rate, along with above-average test scores. Similarly, Baldwin Heights School and Lincoln Heights Elementary School are top-performing elementary schools, ranking 275 and 379 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools, respectively, and earning 4-star ratings.

In contrast, the alternative schools in the area, such as Flat River Academy and the ISDLocal Center Programs, face significant challenges, with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and lower test scores compared to the traditional public schools. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a concern across the schools, ranging from 17.3% at Baldwin Heights School to 57.8% at Seiter Education Center.