Best Schools in Higgins Lake, MI
Higgins Lake, MI has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,752 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Higgins Lake exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Higgins Lake, MI
The top high schools in Higgins Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grayling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
2. Kalkaska High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
3. Roscommon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roscommon Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 363 Students
4. Lake City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
5. Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 511 Students
Best Middle Schools in Higgins Lake, MI
The top middle schools in Higgins Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
2. Grayling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
3. Roscommon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roscommon Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 192 Students
4. Kalkaska Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Higgins Lake, MI
The top elementary schools in Higgins Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
2. Roscommon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roscommon Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students
3. Grayling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 638 Students
4. Birch Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
5. Collins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Higgins Lake, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Higgins Lake, MI has a total population of 1,037 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Higgins Lake, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Higgins Lake, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Higgins Lake, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Higgins Lake, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Higgins Lake, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Higgins Lake, MI
How many schools are in Higgins Lake, MI?
Higgins Lake, MI has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,752 students in total.
How do schools in Higgins Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Higgins Lake score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Higgins Lake exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Higgins Lake?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Higgins Lake, MI
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations