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Dryden Community Schools

3866 Rochester Rd
Dryden, MI 48428-9721
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dryden Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 438 students in Dryden Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Dryden Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
438 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dryden Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#498 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
35%
39%
45%
35-39%
38%
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,900 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,559 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,900
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,559
$17,782

Best Dryden Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dryden High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3866 Rochester Rd
Dryden, MI 48428
(810) 448-4042
Gr: 7-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3835 N Mill Rd
Dryden, MI 48428
(810) 448-4001
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dryden Community Schools?
Dryden Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of Dryden Community Schools?
Dryden Community Schools is ranked #522 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dryden Community Schools?
90% of Dryden Community Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dryden Community Schools?
Dryden Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Dryden Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,559 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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