For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,315 students in Byron Center, MI. The top-ranked public high schools in Byron Center, MI are Byron Center West Middle School, Byron Center High School and Byron Center Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Byron Center, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Byron Center have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Byron Center, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Byron Center High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Byron Center, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Center West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8654 Homerich Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6500
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6500
Gr: 6-9 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Byron Center High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8500 Burlingame Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6600
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,387 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Byron Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9930 Burlingame Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Byron Center, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Byron Center, MI include Byron Center West Middle School, Byron Center High School and Byron Center Charter School. Byron Center has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Byron Center?
3 public high schools are located in Byron Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Byron Center?
Byron Center public high schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Byron Center are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Byron Center include: Byron Center West Middle School vs. Byron Center Charter School
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