For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 284 students in North Central Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in North Central Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
284 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Central Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,845 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,299 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,845
$18,604
Spending / Student
$14,299
$17,782
Best North Central Area Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Central Area Senior High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3795 Hwy Us 2 41
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
North Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5465 Third St
Hermansville, MI 49847
(906) 498-7737
Hermansville, MI 49847
(906) 498-7737
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
North Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3795 Highway Us 2 41
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Central Area Schools?
North Central Area Schools manages 3 public schools serving 284 students.
What is the rank of North Central Area Schools?
North Central Area Schools is ranked #242 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Central Area Schools?
91% of North Central Area Schools students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Central Area Schools?
North Central Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is North Central Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,299 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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