Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49712

The schools in the 49712 zip code area are part of the Boyne City Public Schools district, which is ranked 130 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The area is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school.

The standout schools in this area are Boyne City High School, which is ranked 199 out of 743 Michigan high schools with a 4-star rating, and Boyne City Elementary School, which is ranked 330 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools with a 4-star rating. These schools have strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates. In contrast, the Concord Academy Boyne and MorganShaw School, the alternative and virtual schools, have lower academic performance, higher dropout rates, and serve a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

The schools in the 49712 zip code area have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 81.4% to 92.67% white students. The district and state average test scores are generally outperformed by Boyne City High School and Boyne City Elementary School, while the alternative and virtual schools have lower test scores. The significant differences in student-teacher ratios, spending per student, and academic outcomes between the traditional public schools and the alternative/virtual schools suggest the need for further analysis to understand the factors contributing to these disparities.