📊 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 →
All 19 Rated Districts in Genesee County, MI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County 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 Genesee County, Michigan (2026)
This page lists the 19 public school districts headquartered in Genesee County, Michigan that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Michigan, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Genesee County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Genesee County, Michigan? ▼
Among the 19 rated districts in Genesee County, Michigan, 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 (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.