For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,972 students in 48809, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 48809, MI are Link Learning Belding and Belding High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48809 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48809, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48809 have a Graduation Rate of 38%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belding High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48809, MI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Link Learning Belding
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9057 Belding Road 2
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Belding High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Hall St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Link Learning Virtual Program
Alternative School
9057 W Belding Rd, Ste 4
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Gr: 9-12 | 2,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 108:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
48809, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
850 Hall Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Gr: AE
1975 Orchard Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
315 W. Washington Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 48809, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 48809, MI include Link Learning Belding and Belding High School.
How many public high schools are located in 48809?
3 public high schools are located in 48809.
What is the racial composition of students in 48809?
48809 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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