For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 6,237 students in Eaton County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Eaton County, MI are Grand Ledge High School, Eaton Resa Meadowview Offsite and Charlotte Public Schools Project Success. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eaton County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Eaton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Eaton County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grand Ledge High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Eaton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Ledge High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Spring St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5823
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5823
Gr: 9-12 | 1,704 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Eaton Resa Meadowview Offsite
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Public Schools Project Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Eaton County Youth Facility
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
822 Courthouse Dr
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Eaton Resa Meadowview Onsite
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bellevue Jrsr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
576 Love Hwy
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9413
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9413
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Eaton Rapids High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 State St
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2216
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2216
Gr: 9-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Charlotte Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Maple Valley Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9275
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9275
Gr: 7-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Olivet High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 First St
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-3671
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-3671
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Waverly Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Gr: 9-12 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Potterville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Main St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-7609
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-7609
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Greyhound Central Performance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-1064
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-1064
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Relevant Academy Of Eaton County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5450
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Insight School Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 S Creyts Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Eaton Resa Career Preparation Center
Vocational School
5708 Cornerstone Dr
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 483-1341
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 483-1341
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Eaton County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Eaton County, MI include Grand Ledge High School, Eaton Resa Meadowview Offsite and Charlotte Public Schools Project Success.
How many public high schools are located in Eaton County?
17 public high schools are located in Eaton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Eaton County?
Eaton County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Eaton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Eaton County include: Waverly Senior High School vs. Grand Ledge High School, Maple Valley Jrsr High School vs. Charlotte Senior High School, Eaton Rapids High School vs. Grand Ledge High School
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