Total enrollment
1,301
+25 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Brandywine Community Schools
Michigan · 1,301 students · 1 city
From elementary through high school, Brandywine Community Schools runs 5 public K-12 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment of about 1,301.
4-year change in Brandywine Community Schools
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Brandywine Community Schools ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,301 | #280 of 454 | #5,957 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #174 of 454 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #157 of 452 | #6,618 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 65.1% | #119 of 454 | #2,308 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.5% | #140 of 325 | #4,461 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.
Inside Brandywine Community Schools
Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 1,386 to 1,301 students (down 6%) and from 73 to 80 full-time teachers (up 10%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Elementary School | Niles | Elementary | 03-06 | 379 |
| Brandywine Senior High School | Niles | High | 09-12 | 366 |
| Merritt Elementary School | Niles | Elementary | PK-02 | 304 |
| Brandywine Middle School | Niles | Middle | 07-08 | 183 |
| Brandywine Innovation Academy | Niles | High | 06-12 | 69 |
About Brandywine Community Schools
As a compact district in Michigan, Brandywine Community Schools serves 1,301 students across 5 schools.
In terms of grade levels, Brandywine Community Schools is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
Average enrollment per school in Brandywine Community Schools is about 260, below the Michigan average of roughly 406.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Brandywine Community Schools has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,276 students to 1,301.
On allk12, the community for Brandywine Community Schools discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.