📊 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 7 Rated Districts in Sanilac County, MI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sandusky Community School District | Sandusky | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #2 | Croswell-Lexington Community School District | Croswell | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #3 | Marlette Community Schools | Marlette | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #4 | Brown City Community School District | Brown City | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #5 | Deckerville Community School District | Deckerville | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #6 | Carsonville-Port Sanilac School District | Carsonville | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #7 | Peck Community School District | Peck | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
Best School Districts in Sanilac County, Michigan (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Sanilac 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 Sanilac 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 Sanilac County, Michigan? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Sanilac County, Michigan, the highest-rated is Sandusky Community School District (Sandusky), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 74th 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.