| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake Community Schools | Hickory Corners | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 3,256 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Thornapple Kellogg School District | Middleville | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 3,163 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hastings Area School District | Dowling | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 2,550 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| Lakewood Public Schools | Woodland | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1,653 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Delton-Kellogg School District | Delton | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,083 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Maple Valley Schools | Nashville | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 912 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Barry County compares
Together they enroll 12,617 students across 31 schools. The largest is Gull Lake Community Schools with 3,256 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Barry County, Michigan
Barry County has 6 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Barry County is Gull Lake Community Schools (9/10). 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 Barry County, MI?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Barry 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 Barry County, MI?
Of the districts serving Barry County, Gull Lake Community Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th 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.