Groveland Township’s public schools outscore 65% of Michigan districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Groveland Township, 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.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.
Groveland Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 525 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Groveland Township’s, its schools beat 34%, lower than their 65% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 47% and math 33% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Brandon spends $15,499 per student and Holly Area $15,675, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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.
What’s behind Groveland Township’s grade
B+: better than 65% of Michigan school districts, #358 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Groveland Township, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Groveland Township · depends on your address
Holly Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 743 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Holly
Brandon Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 436 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ortonville
7th grade in Groveland Township · depends on your address
Holly Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 743 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Holly
Brandon High School
Grades 7–12 · 648 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Ortonville
Brandon Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 436 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ortonville
9th grade in Groveland Township · depends on your address
Holly High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,001 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Holly
Brandon High School
Grades 7–12 · 648 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Ortonville
10th grade in Groveland Township · depends on your address
Holly High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,001 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Holly
Brandon High School
Grades 7–12 · 648 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Ortonville
11th grade in Groveland Township · depends on your address
Holly High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,001 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Holly
Brandon High School
Grades 7–12 · 648 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Ortonville
12th grade in Groveland Township · depends on your address
Holly High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,001 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Holly
Brandon High School
Grades 7–12 · 648 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Ortonville
Groveland Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Brandon School District). From grade PK, students attend the Holly Area School District, shared with Holly, Holly, Rose and Springfield. Its elementary school is in Ortonville. Parts of Groveland Township (2% of its land) are served by Goodrich Area Schools instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Groveland Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Groveland Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Groveland Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Groveland Township | B+ | Brandon PK–12 · Holly Area PK–12 |
| Brandon | A− | Brandon PK–12 · Oxford Area PK–12 |
| Springfield | A− | Holly Area PK–12 · Clarkston PK–12 |
| Atlas | A | Goodrich Area Schools |
| Holly | B | Holly Area |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Holly Area with Groveland Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Groveland Township
10 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).
Questions about Groveland Township’s schools
Are Groveland Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Groveland Township children attend outscore 65% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #358 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 34%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Groveland Township in?
Two districts: Brandon School District runs grades PK–12, and Holly Area School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Holly, Holly, Rose and Springfield.
Where do Groveland Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Holly High School and Brandon High School.
What is Groveland Township’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Holly Area School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Groveland Township spend per student?
$15,499 in Brandon School District and $15,675 in Holly Area School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Groveland Township families are saying about school.
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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.