Top Rankings
Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,004 students in Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,004 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
84%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,449 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,983 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,449
$18,604
Spending / Student
$14,983
$17,782
Best Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1820
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1820
Gr: 7-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Harveyswanson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Varsity Dr
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2839 Oakwood Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1880
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1880
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1830
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1830
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Brandon Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
1025 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1855
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1855
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee?
Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee manages 5 public schools serving 2,004 students.
What is the rank of Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee?
Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee is ranked #291 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee?
84% of Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee?
Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,983 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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