Lorenzo and Ruth Wells Palmer House · Photo: Notorious4life · Public domainHudson’s public schools score below 80% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
In Hudson, 16% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hudson, 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 94% 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.
Hudson’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 861 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hudson’s, its schools beat 5%, lower than their 20% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 26% of tested students were proficient in reading and 16% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
65–69% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan (the state reports Hudson’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,536 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Hudson Area JRSR High School. Enrollment is up 17% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sacred Heart School (private) is in town. Hudson Tech Alternative, 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.
What’s behind Hudson’s grade
C−: better than 20% of Michigan school districts. Both inputs trail the Michigan average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hudson, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hudson
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 438 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hudson
Hudson Middle School
Grades 5–6 · 199 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Hudson
Hudson Middle School
Grades 5–6 · 199 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hudson
Hudson Area JRSR High School
Grades 7–12 · 488 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hudson
Hudson Area JRSR High School
Grades 7–12 · 488 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hudson
Hudson Area JRSR High School
Grades 7–12 · 488 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hudson
Hudson Area JRSR High School
Grades 7–12 · 488 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Hudson’s public schools are run by Hudson Area Schools, which also serves Clayton, Dover, Hudson and Medina 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 below the state in reading
Hudson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Hudson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson | C− | Hudson Area Schools |
Every school in Hudson
5 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Southern Michigan Center for Science Industry SMCSI).
Questions about Hudson’s schools
Are Hudson’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hudson children attend score below 80% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 5%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hudson in?
Hudson Area Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,368 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
What is Hudson’s graduation rate?
65–69% of the class of 2023 in Hudson Area Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Hudson spend per student?
$12,536 in Hudson Area Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hudson?
Yes: Sacred Heart School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 107 students).
Parents talk
What Hudson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hudson → 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.