Total enrollment
6,782
-296 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Newaygo County
Michigan · Public K-12
Michigan's Newaygo County runs 23 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Fremont Public School District at 2,043 students. By level, that breaks down as 8 elementary, 5 middle, and 8 high schools.
4-year change in Newaygo County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
21
-1 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Newaygo County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,782 | #34 of 73 | #1,087 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 21 | #38 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.4:1 | #61 of 73 | #2,360 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 63.3% | #10 of 73 | #967 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.6% | #36 of 73 | #1,851 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.
Newaygo County school rankings
Residents
50,792
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
23
7 districts
Enrollment
6,782
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$63,304
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.3%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
8
2,791 students
Middle
5
1,782 students
High
8
2,183 students
Combined / other
2
26 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fremont Public School District
2,043 students · 7 districts in Newaygo County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Newaygo 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+
18.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.9% under 18
Test scores in Newaygo County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Fremont Middle School· 50.0%
- Daisy Brook Elementary School· 48.2%
- Grant Middle School· 39.3%
- White Cloud Elementary School· 37.0%
- Grant Elementary School· 34.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- White Cloud Junior High School· 17.3%
- Patricia St Clair Elementary School· 27.5%
- Newaygo Elementary School· 30.4%
- Newaygo Middle School· 33.5%
- Grant Elementary School· 34.2%
Cities in Newaygo County
About Newaygo County
In Michigan, Newaygo County is a low-population county of about 50,792 residents. 23 public schools across the county enrolls about 6,782 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,304, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%.
On the school-mix side, Newaygo County spans 8 elementary schools (2,791 students), 5 middle schools (1,782), 8 high schools (2,183), and 2 combined or other schools.
Fremont Public School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,043 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,782 students, decreased 4% from the 7,078 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count fell from 22 to 21 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Newaygo County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data