| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 2,641 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Harper Creek Community Schools | Battle Creek | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2,819 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lakeview School District | Battle Creek | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 3,988 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Athens Area Schools | Athens | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 503 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Union City Community Schools | Burlington | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 922 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Homer Community Schools | Homer | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 910 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Tekonsha Community Schools | Tekonsha | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 185 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| Battle Creek Public Schools | Battle Creek | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 3,753 | 13 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Calhoun County compares
Together they enroll 15,721 students across 42 schools. The largest is Lakeview School District with 3,988 students. Districts here average 3.6/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Calhoun County, Michigan
Calhoun County has 8 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Calhoun County is Marshall Public Schools (5/10). 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 Calhoun County, MI?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County, MI?
Of the districts serving Calhoun County, Marshall Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 49th 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.