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Fennville School District

5 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408-9600
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fennville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,256 students in Fennville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Fennville School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,256 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fennville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#545 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
34%
37%
45%
23%
38%
70-74%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
51%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
45%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,580 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,765 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,580
$18,510
Spending / Student
$23,765
$17,693

Best Fennville School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fennville Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Fennville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Fennville Public High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3450
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Fennville Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fennville School District?
Fennville School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,256 students.
What is the rank of Fennville School District?
Fennville School District is ranked #569 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fennville School District?
51% of Fennville School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fennville School District?
Fennville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fennville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,765 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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