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Hemlock Public School District

Michigan · Public School District
5
Schools
1,162
Students
$14,057
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
32.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
68.6%
Graduation Rate
-17.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hemlock Public School District is a public school district in Michigan serving 1,162 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 68.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,057 is near the national average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hemlock Elementary SchoolPK–KG106
KC Ling Elementary School01–04351
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hemlock Middle School05–08335
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hemlock High School09–12314
Hemlock Virtual07–1256
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,057Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
31%
State
56.3%
Local (property tax)
30.8%
Federal
12.9%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,162
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate68.6%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 68.6%, graduation is 17.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hemlock Public School District?
Hemlock Public School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,162 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hemlock Public School District?
The graduation rate is 68.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hemlock Public School District spend per student?
Hemlock Public School District spends $14,057 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hemlock Public School District?
32% of students in Hemlock Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hemlock Public School District?
No, Hemlock Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hemlock Public School District serve?
Hemlock Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hemlock Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hemlock Public School District is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.