For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 655 students in Benzie County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Benzie County, MI are Frankfort High School, Benzie Central Sr High School and Benzie Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benzie County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Benzie County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Benzie County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frankfort High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Benzie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 11th St
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Benzie Central Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Benzie Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9222 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Benzie County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Benzie County, MI include Frankfort High School, Benzie Central Sr High School and Benzie Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Benzie County?
3 public high schools are located in Benzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benzie County?
Benzie County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Benzie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Benzie County include: Frankfort High School vs. Benzie Central Sr High School, Benzie Central Sr High School vs. Frankfort High School
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