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Genesee County

Michigan · Public K-12

Genesee County reports 158 public K-12 schools and roughly 58,534 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 73 elementary, 22 middle, and 44 high.

7-year change in Genesee County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
58,534
-5,686 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
150
+2 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 64%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
26%
was 25%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
403,305
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
158
38 districts
Enrollment
58,534
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,281
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.7%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
73
24,156 students
Middle
22
11,360 students
High
44
17,773 students
Combined / other
19
5,245 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grand Blanc Community Schools
7,457 students · 38 districts in Genesee County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Genesee 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
72%
Hispanic
4%
Black
19%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
59%
Hispanic
7%
Black
26%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.1%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.2% under 18

Test scores in Genesee County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 57 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.

See all 57 schools in Genesee County ranked by score →

All schools (158)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Bentley Senior High SchoolBurtonHigh09-12227·
Potter SchoolFlintElementaryPK-06221·
Bendle Middle SchoolBurtonMiddle06-08219·
Moore Elementary SchoolMount MorrisElementary02-03219·
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2FlintElementaryPK-02216·
Gladys Dillon Elementary SchoolBurtonElementaryKG-03215·
West Bendle Elementary SchoolBurtonElementary03-05209·
Freeman SchoolFlintElementaryPK-06207·
Anderson Elementary SchoolGrand BlancElementaryPK-01203·
Academy West Alternative EducationFlintHigh06-12199·
Montague Elementary SchoolMount MorrisElementary04-05199·
Montrose Alternative Education CenterMontroseHigh08-12199·
Pinehurst Early ElementaryMount MorrisElementaryPK-01197·
Greater Heights AcademyFlintElementaryKG-06188·
Beecher High SchoolMount MorrisHigh07-12185·
Genesee Early CollegeFlintHigh09-12178·
Eisenhower SchoolFlintElementaryPK-06169·
Brownell STEM AcademyFlintElementaryPK-05160·
Flex High North FlintFlintHigh09-12160·
Eagles Nest AcademyFlintElementaryKG-06154·
Hamady Middle SchoolFlintMiddle07-08154·
Neithercut Elementary SchoolFlintElementaryPK-06151·
Bentley Middle SchoolBurtonMiddle06-08145·
Davison Alternative EducationDavisonHigh09-12140·
Marion D Crouse Instr CenterFlushingCombinedPK-12137·
Michael Hamady Elementary SchoolFlintElementaryKG-01131·
Accelerated Learning AcademyFlintHigh07-12126·
CA Alternative EdAtlantisFlintHigh06-12110·
Early Childhood Programs and ServicesFlintElementaryPK-05106·
Raider Virtual AcademyFlushingHigh09-1298·
WAY Academy Flint Flint CampusFlintHigh07-1295·
Gaines Elementary SchoolGainesElementaryKG-0593·
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning CenterSwartz CreekHigh06-1293·
Michigan School for the DeafFlintCombinedPK-1290·
Clio Community High SchoolClioCombinedPK-1284·
Kearsley Virtual AcademyFlintHigh09-1283·
Mt Morris Education and Community CenterMount MorrisHigh06-1268·
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational CenterBurtonCombinedPK-1248·
FENTON HORIZON ACADEMYFentonHigh09-1248·
Flint Cultural Center Academy High SchoolFlintCombinedKG-1244·
Thelma Buffey ElementaryFlintElementaryPK-KG43·
Transition CenterFlintHigh11-1239·
Beecher Alternative EducationFlintHigh09-1229·
Gateway to CollegeMott Community CollegeFlintHigh09-1229·
Genesee County Juvenile Justice CenterFlintCombined04-1228·
Bentley High School BOLD AcademyBurtonHigh09-1225·
Special Education ServicesFlintCombinedKG-1219·
The Learning CoOpFlintHigh06-1211·
Genesee County JailFlintHigh09-129·
Perry Learning CenterGrand BlancCombinedPK-125·
Clio Early ElementaryClioElementaryPK-KG0·
Clio Learning CenterClioCombinedPK-120·
Genesee Career InstituteFlintHigh09-120·
Kearsley StreetFlintCombinedPK-120·
Pierce SchoolFlintElementaryPK-060·
The Learning CommunityFlintCombinedPK-120·
Whaley Children CentersFlintCombinedKG-120·
AC Edgerton Elementary SchoolClioCombinedM-M··

Cities in Genesee County

Flint54 schoolsBurton16 schoolsGrand Blanc15 schoolsDavison9 schoolsFenton9 schoolsFlushing9 schoolsClio8 schoolsMount Morris8 schoolsSwartz Creek8 schoolsLinden6 schoolsGoodrich4 schoolsMontrose4 schoolsFlint2 schoolsGenesee2 schoolsOtisville2 schoolsElsie1 schoolGaines1 school

About Genesee County

Genesee County is a population-heavy Michigan county of about 403,305 residents, home to 158 public schools and roughly 58,534 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,281, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the Michigan median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Genesee County is built around 73 elementary schools (24,156 students), 22 middle schools (11,360), 44 high schools (17,773), and 19 combined or other schools.

Grand Blanc Community Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 7,457 students across Genesee County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 9%: 64,220 students in SY 2017-18 versus 58,534 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 148 to 150 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 64% to 59% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Genesee County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Genesee County?
There are 158 public K-12 schools in Genesee County, Michigan, with a combined enrollment of about 58,534.
How many high schools are in Genesee County?
Genesee County, Michigan has 44 public high schools, serving approximately 17,773 students.
How many middle schools are in Genesee County?
Genesee County, Michigan has 22 public middle schools, serving approximately 11,360 students.
How many elementary schools are in Genesee County?
Genesee County, Michigan has 73 public elementary schools, serving approximately 24,156 students.
What is the largest school district in Genesee County?
Grand Blanc Community Schools is the largest school district in Genesee County, serving approximately 7,457 students. The county contains 38 school districts overall.
What is the population of Genesee County?
Genesee County, Michigan has a population of approximately 403,305, with a median age of 41. About 22.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Genesee County?
Median household income in Genesee County is $62,281, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Genesee County?
Approximately 23.3% of adults 25 and older in Genesee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Genesee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.7% of students in Genesee 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 53.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Genesee County schools?
Across Genesee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.3 to 1.

Genesee County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data