| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standish-Sterling Community School District | Standish | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1,505 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Au Gres-Sims School District | Au Gres | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 416 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Arenac County compares
Together they enroll 1,921 students across 6 schools. The largest is Standish-Sterling Community School District with 1,505 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Arenac County, Michigan
Arenac County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Arenac County is Standish-Sterling Community School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Arenac County, MI?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Arenac County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Arenac County, MI?
Of the districts serving Arenac County, Standish-Sterling Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 74th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.