Top Rankings
Bad Axe Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 835 students in Bad Axe Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bad Axe Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
835 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bad Axe Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Graduation Rate
70%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,571 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,400 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,571
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,400
$17,693
Best Bad Axe Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bad Axe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Hatchet Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2736
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2736
Gr: K-2 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bad Axe Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 S Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2735
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2735
Gr: 3-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Bad Axe High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Barrie Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9593
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9593
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Ascent High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 N Outer Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bad Axe Public Schools?
Bad Axe Public Schools manages 4 public schools serving 835 students.
What is the rank of Bad Axe Public Schools?
Bad Axe Public Schools is ranked #304 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bad Axe Public Schools?
94% of Bad Axe Public Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bad Axe Public Schools?
Bad Axe Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bad Axe Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,400 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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