Southgate’s public schools score below 75% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 19% of Southgate’s students scored proficient, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Southgate, 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 96% 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.
Southgate’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1220 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Southgate’s, its schools beat 5%, lower than their 25% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 30% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
66% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,697 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Davidson Middle School, then Southgate Anderson High School. Enrollment is up 22% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Creative Montessori Academy, St. Pius School (private), Christ the King Lutheran School (private) and Montessori Center of Downriver (private) are 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 Southgate’s grade
C: better than 25% of Michigan school districts, #666 of 699 Michigan towns. 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 Southgate, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Southgate · depends on your address
Davidson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 663 students · 20:1 students per teacher
North Pointe Elementary
Grades K–6 · 218 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Southgate
Davidson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 663 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Southgate
Davidson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 663 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Southgate
Southgate Anderson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Southgate
Southgate Anderson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Southgate
Southgate Anderson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Southgate
Southgate Anderson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Southgate’s public schools are run by Southgate Community School District. 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
Southgate vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Southgate’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Southgate | C | Southgate |
| Allen Park | B− | Allen Park PK–12 · Melvindale-North Allen Park PK–12 |
| Wyandotte | B− | Wyandotte City |
| Lincoln Park | C+ | Lincoln Park |
Every school in Southgate
13 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 Southgate’s schools
Are Southgate’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Southgate children attend score below 75% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #666 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 5%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Southgate in?
Southgate Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,742 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Southgate kids go to high school?
Southgate Anderson High School, with 1,052 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Southgate’s graduation rate?
66% of the class of 2023 in Southgate Community School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Southgate spend per student?
$16,697 in Southgate Community School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Southgate?
Yes: St. Pius School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 287 students), Christ the King Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 272 students) and Montessori Center of Downriver (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 54 students). Southgate also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Southgate families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Southgate → 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.