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Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools

Michigan · Public School District
3
Schools
717
Students
$19,170
Per-Pupil Spend
+34% nat'l
63.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 717 students across 3 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,170 is above average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JohannesburgLewiston ElementaryMiddle SchoolKG–08346
Lewiston Elementary SchoolKG–05153
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JohannesburgLewiston High School09–12218
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,170+34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
65%
State
25.6%
Local (property tax)
65.2%
Federal
9.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
717
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,170 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools?
Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools has 3 public schools, serving a total of 717 students.
What is the graduation rate for Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools spend per student?
Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools spends $19,170 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools?
63% of students in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools?
No, Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools serve?
Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools is 40/100. 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.