For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 682 students in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
682 Students
1,376,285 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
82,372 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#378 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,289 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,651 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,289
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,651
$17,693
Best Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-2040
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-2040
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Johannesburglewiston High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-4420
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Montmorency St
Lewiston, MI 49756
(989) 786-2253
Lewiston, MI 49756
(989) 786-2253
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools?
Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools manages 3 public schools serving 682 students.
What is the rank of Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools?
Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools is ranked #408 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools?
93% of Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools?
Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,651 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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