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Benzie County

Michigan · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 1,571 students, in a county of 18,310 residents.

Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,571
NCES CCD
Median income
$74,834
Above Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.4%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Benzie County Central Schools
1,094 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
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Benzie Central Sr High SchoolBenzoniaHigh09-12348·
Benzie Central Middle SchoolBenzoniaMiddle06-08264·
Frankfort Elementary SchoolFrankfortElementaryPK-06262·
Frankfort High SchoolFrankfortHigh07-12215·
Lake Ann Elementary SchoolInterlochenElementaryPK-05210·
Crystal Lake Elementary SchoolBenzoniaElementaryPK-05202·
Benzie AcademyBenzoniaHigh06-1270·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Benzie County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Benzie County, Michigan, with a combined enrollment of about 1,571.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Benzie County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Benzie County?
Benzie County Central Schools is the largest school district in Benzie County, serving approximately 1,094 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Benzie County?
Benzie County has roughly 18,310 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Benzie County?
Median household income in Benzie County is $74,834, above the Michigan average of $66,133. About 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Benzie County?
Approximately 36.9% of adults 25 and older in Benzie County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Benzie County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.4% of students in Benzie County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Michigan county average of 57.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benzie County schools?
Across Benzie County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Benzie County?
Benzie County residents are approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Benzie County is owner-occupied?
Benzie County has about 12,326 housing units, of which roughly 87.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data