📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
19 Rated Districts in the Flint, MI Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Michigan districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Goodrich Area Schools | Goodrich | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #2 | Fenton Area Public Schools | Fenton | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #3 | Davison Community Schools | Davison | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #4 | Linden Community Schools | Linden | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #5 | Grand Blanc Community Schools | Grand Blanc | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #6 | Clio Area School District | Clio | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #7 | Montrose Community Schools | Montrose | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #8 | Flushing Community Schools | Flushing | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #9 | Swartz Creek Community Schools | Swartz Creek | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #10 | Kearsley Community Schools | Flint | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #11 | Lakeville Community Schools | Otisville | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #12 | Carman-Ainsworth Community School District | Flint | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #13 | Bentley Community Schools | Burton | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #14 | Genesee School District | Genesee | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #15 | Bendle Public Schools | Burton | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #16 | Atherton Community Schools | Burton | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #17 | Mount Morris Consolidated School District | Mount Morris | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
| #18 | Westwood Heights Schools | Flint | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
| #19 | Flint City School District | Flint | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in the Flint, MI Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Michigan) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Flint, MI metro area? ▼
Among the 19 rated districts in the Flint, MI metro area, the highest-rated is Goodrich Area Schools (Goodrich), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 86th percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.