Top Rankings
Fenton Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,056 students in Fenton Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Fenton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,056 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fenton Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,279 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,081
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,279
$17,693
Best Fenton Area School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
State Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1161 State Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-2400
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-2400
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
North Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 North Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-1500
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-1500
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Tomekeastern Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 4th St
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-6800
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-6800
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Fenton Senior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 W Shiawassee Ave
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-2600
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3255 Donaldson Dr
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-7700
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Fapsgear Up Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3100 Owen Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-4711
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
404 West Ellen St
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-8354
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-8354
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fenton Area School District?
Fenton Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,056 students.
What is the rank of Fenton Area School District?
Fenton Area School District is ranked #134 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fenton Area School District?
87% of Fenton Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fenton Area School District?
Fenton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fenton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,279 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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