Summary:
The 49629 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). Overall, the schools in this area perform well, with Elk Rapids High School and Lakeland Elementary School standing out as top-performing institutions.
Elk Rapids High School is consistently ranked among the best high schools in Michigan, with impressive test scores, a high graduation rate, and a low dropout rate. Lakeland Elementary School also performs well, with strong academic results in core subjects. The Elk Rapids School District as a whole is highly ranked, with all its schools receiving 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
While the schools in the 49629 zip code serve a predominantly white student population, the alternative high school, Sunrise Academy, stands out with a relatively high graduation rate but also a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other schools. The lack of per-student spending data makes it difficult to draw conclusions about the relationship between funding and academic outcomes, but the overall performance of the schools in this area suggests a strong educational system.
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