Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48843

The 48843 zip code area is home to 13 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Howell Public Schools district, except for Charyl Stockwell Academy (a public charter school) and Hartland Consolidated Schools (which includes Legacy High School and Hartland Virtual Academy).

Among the standout schools in the area, Charyl Stockwell Academy, a public charter elementary school, consistently outperforms the district and state averages on M-Step test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, while maintaining a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients. Voyager Elementary School also stands out with strong test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to other elementary schools. Additionally, Howell High School has a high graduation rate and relatively low dropout rate, with test scores above the district and state averages.

The data reveals significant variation in school performance, with a correlation between socioeconomic status (as measured by free/reduced lunch rates) and academic achievement. Schools with lower percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, like Charyl Stockwell Academy, tend to have stronger test scores. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, particularly at the alternative and high school level. The data also highlights differences between traditional public schools, the public charter school, and the magnet school, suggesting that school choice options may provide distinct educational experiences and outcomes for students.