Total enrollment
1,493
-147 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
Benzie County
Michigan · Public K-12
The 7 public K-12 schools in Benzie County cover all standard grade bands (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high), with combined enrollment around 1,493.
4-year change in Benzie County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Benzie County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,493 | #70 of 73 | #2,479 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #64 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #21 of 73 | #1,883 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 54.9% | #30 of 73 | #1,357 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.9% | #54 of 73 | #2,198 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
18,310
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,493
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,834
Above Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.9%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
3
629 students
Middle
1
239 students
High
3
625 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Benzie County Central Schools
1,005 students · 2 districts in Benzie County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Benzie County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
36.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
51
16.9% under 18
Test scores in Benzie County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Frankfort Elementary School· 55.3%
- Lake Ann Elementary School· 52.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie Central Sr High School | Benzonia | High | 09-12 | 292 | · |
| Frankfort High School | Frankfort | High | 06-12 | 248 | · |
| Frankfort Elementary School | Frankfort | Elementary | PK-05 | 240 | · |
| Benzie Central Middle School | Benzonia | Middle | 06-08 | 239 | · |
| Homestead Hills Elementary School | Benzonia | Elementary | PK-05 | 209 | · |
| Lake Ann Elementary School | Interlochen | Elementary | PK-05 | 180 | · |
| Benzie Academy | Benzonia | High | 06-12 | 85 | · |
Cities in Benzie County
About Benzie County
In Michigan, Benzie County is a rural-scale county of about 18,310 residents. 7 public schools across the county educates about 1,493 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,834, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 13% meaningfully above the Michigan median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Benzie County covers 3 elementary schools (629 students), 1 middle school (239), and 3 high schools (625).
Benzie County Central Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,005 students across Benzie County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Benzie County has fell 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,640 students to 1,493.
On allk12, the community for Benzie County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data