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Schools in Fenton · Fenton Area Public Schools

Fenton’s public schools outscore 80% of Michigan districts

On the state math tests, 44% of Fenton’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Fenton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#187of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
59%
▲ 14 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
44%
▲ 10 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
86%
▲ 4 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.8K
▼ 10% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.7
MI 16.5 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
2,827 students on the public path
In brief

Fenton’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1119 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fenton’s, its schools beat 85%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 59% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,829 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Andrew G Schmidt Middle School, then Fenton Senior High School. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School (private) is in town. Fenton Horizon Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Fenton’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Michigan school districts, #187 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1119)Better than 85%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,580 test results and a graduating class of 332 could put Fenton anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Fenton’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,579 in math, 1,582 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fenton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A−
6–8Andrew G Schmidt Middle SchoolFenton Area Public SchoolsB
9–12Fenton Senior High SchoolFenton Area Public SchoolsA−

Fenton’s public schools are run by Fenton Area Public Schools, which also serves Rose and Tyrone. Parts of Fenton (9% of its land) are served by Lake Fenton instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Fenton Area Public SchoolsGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 2,875 students, down 11% since 2020–21 · 15.7 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$14,829MI $16,528 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading59%
State average 45.4% · 1582 students tested
Math44%
State average 33.6% · 1579 students tested

Fenton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Fenton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
FentonA−Fenton Area
Fenton TownshipALinden PK–12 · Lake Fenton PK–12
HollyBHolly Area
TyroneALinden PK–12 · Fenton Area K–12 · Hartland Consolidated Schools K–12

Every school in Fenton

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Fentonby address
State Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A−
396 students14:1Rate it →
TomekEastern Elem School
Elementary · Grades K–5
B+
380 students15:1Rate it →
North Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
B+
351 students12:1Rate it →
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
718 students19:1Rate it →
Fenton Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
982 students17:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Fentonnot counted as local schools
Fenton Horizon Academy
High · Grades 9–12
OnlineAlternative Education
48 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
308 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Fenton’s schools

Are Fenton’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Fenton children attend outscore 80% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #187 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Fenton in?

Fenton Area Public Schools, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,875 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Fenton are served by Lake Fenton.

Where do Fenton kids go to high school?

Fenton Senior High School, with 982 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Fenton’s graduation rate?

86% of the class of 2023 in Fenton Area Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Fenton spend per student?

$14,829 in Fenton Area Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Fenton?

Yes: St. John the Evangelist Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 308 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.