For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 399 students in Sanford, MI.
The top ranked public high school in Sanford, MI is Meridian Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanford, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Sanford, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Meridian Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Sanford, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian Early College High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3303 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Sanford, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3303 North Highway M-30
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
2534 North West River Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2534 W. River Road
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sanford, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Sanford, MI include Meridian Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sanford?
1 public high schools are located in Sanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?
Sanford public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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