Total enrollment
17,025
+543 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Eaton County
Michigan · Public K-12
The 47 public K-12 schools in Eaton County cover all standard grade bands (19 elementary, 9 middle, and 15 high), with combined enrollment around 17,025.
4-year change in Eaton County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
46
+2 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Eaton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 17,025 | #19 of 73 | #545 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 46 | #19 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.4:1 | #60 of 73 | #2,357 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 42.4% | #61 of 73 | #1,986 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.1% | #18 of 73 | #1,189 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.
Eaton County school rankings
Residents
109,130
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
47
17 districts
Enrollment
17,025
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$79,597
Above Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.4%
Below Michigan avg
Elementary
19
5,796 students
Middle
9
4,445 students
High
15
6,295 students
Combined / other
4
489 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grand Ledge Public Schools
4,949 students · 17 districts in Eaton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Eaton 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+
30.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
20.5% under 18
Test scores in Eaton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 20 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Winans Elementary School· 21.1%
- Bellevue Elementary School· 27.0%
- Maplewood School· 27.9%
- Washington Elementary School· 31.2%
- Greyhound Intermediate School· 31.4%
Cities in Eaton County
About Eaton County
In Michigan, Eaton County is a mid-sized county of about 109,130 residents. 47 public schools across the county educates about 17,025 students between them.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $79,597 a year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 20% noticeably above the Michigan median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Eaton County covers 19 elementary schools (5,796 students), 9 middle schools (4,445), 15 high schools (6,295), and 4 combined or other schools.
Grand Ledge Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 4,949 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 3%: 16,482 students in SY 2020-21 versus 17,025 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Eaton County gained 2 schools, going from 44 to 46.
On this page, the community for Eaton County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data