Photo: Joshuay04 · CC BY-SA 4.0Howell’s public schools outscore 80% of Michigan districts
The four-year graduation rate in Howell’s district is 95%, above the Michigan average (82%). The grade covers the public school district serving Howell, 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.
Howell’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1112 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Howell’s, its schools beat 91%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 52% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,008 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Highlander Way Middle School, then Howell High School. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Joseph Catholic School (private) is in town. 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.
What’s behind Howell’s grade
A−: better than 80% of Michigan school districts, #187 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Howell, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Howell · depends on your address
Voyager Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 517 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 418 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Howell
Highlander Way Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 789 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Howell
Highlander Way Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 789 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Howell
Highlander Way Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 789 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Howell
Howell High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,964 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Howell
Howell High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,964 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Howell
Howell High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,964 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Howell
Howell High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,964 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Howell’s public schools are run by Howell Public Schools, which also serves Cohoctah, Deerfield, Genoa and Howell and others. 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.
Well above the state in reading
Howell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Howell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Howell | A− | Howell |
| Howell Township | — | Howell |
| Oceola | A | Howell PK–12 · Hartland Consolidated Schools K–12 |
| Marion | A− | Howell |
| Genoa | A | Howell PK–12 · Brighton Area Schools PK–12 |
All 4 neighbors share Howell with Howell, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Howell
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 Howell’s schools
Are Howell’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Howell 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 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Howell in?
Howell Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,045 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Howell kids go to high school?
Howell High School, with 1,964 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Howell’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Howell Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Howell spend per student?
$14,008 in Howell Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Howell?
Yes: St. Joseph Catholic School (Catholic, grades K–8, 65 students).
Parents talk
What Howell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Howell → They have their own page.
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.