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Kent County

Michigan · Public K-12

239 public K-12 schools, roughly 97,253 students, one county, 663,150 residents. That is Kent County, Michigan on the numbers. By grade band, the county runs 118 elementary, 39 middle, and 64 high schools.

7-year change in Kent County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
96,389
-8,639 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
224
-2 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 58%
% Hispanic
21%
was 18%
% Black
15%
was 14%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
663,150
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
239
46 districts
Enrollment
97,253
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$82,631
Above Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.4%
Below Michigan avg
Elementary
118
43,775 students
Middle
39
19,098 students
High
64
30,152 students
Combined / other
18
4,228 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grand Rapids Public Schools
13,903 students · 46 districts in Kent County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Kent 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
73%
Hispanic
12%
Black
10%
Asian
3%
Two or more
11%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
21%
Black
15%
Asian
4%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
40.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
36
23.5% under 18

Test scores in Kent County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 115 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.

See all 115 schools in Kent County ranked by score →

All schools (239)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
East Kentwood High SchoolGrand RapidsHigh10-122,068·
Rockford High SchoolRockfordHigh09-121,750·
Grandville High SchoolGrandvilleHigh09-121,719·
Caledonia High SchoolCaledoniaHigh09-121,438·
Byron Center High SchoolByron CenterHigh09-121,387·
Wyoming High SchoolWyomingHigh09-121,273·
Northern High SchoolGrand RapidsHigh09-121,088·
PrepNet Virtual AcademyGrand RapidsCombinedKG-121,080·
Northview High SchoolGrand RapidsHigh09-121,078·
Lowell Senior High SchoolLowellHigh09-121,058·
Central High SchoolGrand RapidsHigh09-12999·
City High Middle SchoolGrand RapidsHigh07-12955·
Cedar Springs High SchoolCedar SpringsHigh09-12952·
East Grand Rapids High SchoolGrand RapidsHigh09-12908·
North Rockford Middle SchoolRockfordMiddle06-08908·
Union High SchoolGrand RapidsHigh09-12881·
Kenowa Hills High SchoolGrand RapidsHigh09-12876·
Grandville Oakestown Intermediate SchoolGrandvilleElementary03-06852·
Grandville Middle SchoolGrandvilleMiddle03-08850·
Pinewood Middle SchoolGrand RapidsMiddle06-08842·
Cross Creek Charter AcademyByron CenterElementaryKG-08809·
Excel Charter AcademyGrand RapidsCombinedPK-12791·
Lowell Middle SchoolLowellMiddle06-08790·
East Rockford Middle SchoolRockfordMiddle06-08788·
Sparta Senior High SchoolSpartaHigh09-12778·
Eastern High SchoolAdaHigh09-12768·
Vanguard Charter AcademyWyomingElementaryPK-08765·
East Kentwood Freshman CampusGrand RapidsHigh09-09742·
Chandler Woods Charter AcademyBelmontElementaryPK-08741·
Byron Center West Middle SchoolByron CenterMiddle06-09729·
Walker Charter AcademyGrand RapidsElementaryKG-08711·
East Grand Rapids Middle SchoolGrand RapidsMiddle06-08710·
Harrison Park AcademyGrand RapidsElementaryPK-08708·
Robert L Nickels Intermediate SchoolByron CenterMiddle03-07705·
Kraft Meadows Intermediate SchoolCaledoniaMiddle05-06703·
Crestwood Middle SchoolGrand RapidsMiddle06-08700·
Duncan Lake Middle SchoolCaledoniaMiddle07-08696·
Discovery ElementaryGrand RapidsElementaryKG-05674·
West MI Academy of Environmental ScienceGrand RapidsCombinedPK-12666·
Southwest Elementary Academia BilingueGrand RapidsElementaryPK-06661·
Cedar Springs Middle SchoolCedar SpringsMiddle06-08657·
Godwin Heights Senior High SchoolGrand RapidsHigh09-12656·
Vista Charter AcademyGrand RapidsElementaryKG-08641·
Grand River Preparatory High SchoolGrand RapidsHigh09-12635·
Kenowa Hills Middle SchoolGrand RapidsMiddle06-08634·
West Michigan Aviation AcademyGrand RapidsHigh09-12600·
Kelloggsville High SchoolWyomingHigh09-12595·
Rockford HS Freshman CenterRockfordHigh09-09584·
Wyoming Junior High SchoolWyomingMiddle07-08584·
Wyoming IntermediateWyomingMiddle05-06579·
Explorer ElementaryCaledoniaElementaryKG-05556·
Ridgeview Elementary SchoolSpartaElementaryPK-02555·
Endeavor ElementaryGrand RapidsElementaryKG-05553·
Glenwood ElementaryGrand RapidsElementaryKG-05543·
Valleywood Middle SchoolGrand RapidsMiddle06-08541·
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary SchoolGrand RapidsElementaryKG-05538·
Kent City Elementary SchoolKent CityElementaryPK-05537·
Lee High SchoolWyomingHigh09-12537·
Eastern Middle SchoolAdaMiddle06-08528·
Comstock Park High SchoolComstock ParkHigh09-12522·
Knapp Forest Elementary SchoolGrand RapidsElementaryPK-05520·
Northern Trails 56 SchoolGrand RapidsMiddle05-06520·
Appleview Elementary SchoolSpartaElementary03-05517·
Northern Hills Middle SchoolGrand RapidsMiddle07-08515·
Ridge Park Charter AcademyGrand RapidsElementaryKG-08507·
Sparta Middle SchoolSpartaMiddle06-08503·
Central Kelloggsville ElementaryGrand RapidsElementary03-05494·
Grand Rapids University Preparatory AcademyGrand RapidsHigh06-12494·
Burton Middle SchoolGrand RapidsMiddle06-08488·
Central Middle SchoolAdaMiddle07-08488·
Cherry Creek Elementary SchoolLowellElementary02-05485·
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy ElementaryGrand RapidsElementaryPK-05476·
Kelloggsville Middle SchoolGrand RapidsMiddle06-08475·
Crossroads Middle SchoolGrand RapidsMiddle07-08472·
Pine Ridge Elementary SchoolGrand RapidsElementaryPK-04472·
Crestwood Elementary SchoolRockfordElementaryKG-05469·
West Elementary SchoolWyomingElementaryKG-04468·
Cedar View Elementary SchoolCedar SpringsElementary04-05466·
Marshall Elementary SchoolByron CenterElementaryPK-04463·
Central Woodlands 56 SchoolAdaMiddle05-06462·
Wealthy SchoolGrand RapidsElementaryKG-05462·
Edgerton Trails ElementaryRockfordElementaryPK-05454·
Lakeside SchoolGrand RapidsElementaryKG-05453·
Breton Downs SchoolGrand RapidsElementaryPK-05451·
Ada Vista Elementary SchoolAdaElementaryKG-04446·
Beach Elementary SchoolCedar SpringsElementary02-03445·
Highlands SchoolGrand RapidsMiddle05-06445·
Zinser Elementary SchoolGrand RapidsElementaryKG-05443·
Orchard View Elementary SchoolGrand RapidsElementaryKG-05439·
Brown Elementary SchoolByron CenterElementaryKG-04438·
Cesar E Chavez ElementaryGrand RapidsElementaryPK-05437·
Murray Lake ElementaryLowellElementaryPK-05433·
Stoney Creek ElementaryComstock ParkElementaryKG-02432·
Cedar Trails Elementary SchoolCedar SpringsElementaryPK-01431·
Meadow Brook Elementary SchoolGrand RapidsElementaryKG-04431·
Countryside Elementary SchoolByron CenterElementaryKG-04426·
Alto Elementary SchoolAltoElementaryPK-05417·
Challenger ElementaryGrand RapidsElementaryKG-05413·
Grandville Century Park Learning CenterWyomingElementaryPK-06411·
Lakes Elementary SchoolRockfordElementaryKG-05409·

Cities in Kent County

Grand Rapids137 schoolsWyoming20 schoolsRockford14 schoolsByron Center9 schoolsCaledonia9 schoolsCedar Springs9 schoolsGrandville8 schoolsAda7 schoolsComstock Park6 schoolsLowell6 schoolsKent City4 schoolsSparta4 schoolsAlto2 schoolsBelmont2 schoolsGreenville1 schoolKentwood1 school

About Kent County

Kent County is a sprawling county of about 663,150 residents in Michigan. Its public-school system teaches approximately 97,253 students across 239 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $82,631 a year, roughly 41% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 25% noticeably above the Michigan median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Kent County comprises 118 elementary schools (43,775 students), 39 middle schools (19,098), 64 high schools (30,152), and 18 combined or other schools.

Grand Rapids Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 13,903 students across Kent County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 96,389 students, shrank 8% from the 105,028 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Kent County lost 2 schools, going from 226 to 224. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 58% to 54%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Kent County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Kent County?
There are 239 public K-12 schools in Kent County, Michigan, with a combined enrollment of about 97,253.
How many high schools are in Kent County?
Kent County, Michigan has 64 public high schools, serving approximately 30,152 students.
How many middle schools are in Kent County?
Kent County, Michigan has 39 public middle schools, serving approximately 19,098 students.
How many elementary schools are in Kent County?
Kent County, Michigan has 118 public elementary schools, serving approximately 43,775 students.
What is the largest school district in Kent County?
Grand Rapids Public Schools is the largest school district in Kent County, serving approximately 13,903 students. The county contains 46 school districts overall.
How many people live in Kent County?
Kent County has roughly 663,150 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Kent County?
Median household income in Kent County is $82,631, above the Michigan average of $66,133. About 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Kent County?
Approximately 40.8% of adults 25 and older in Kent County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Kent County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.4% of students in Kent County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Michigan county average of 53.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kent County schools?
Across Kent County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.2 to 1.

Kent County school rankings

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