Best Schools in Houghton County, MI
Houghton County, MI has 24 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,414 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Houghton County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Houghton County, MI
The top high schools in Houghton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houghton Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
2. Jeffers High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 254 Students
3. Calumet High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students
4. Hancock Middlehigh School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 332 Students
5. West Iron County Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Iron County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students
Best Middle Schools in Houghton County, MI
The top middle schools in Houghton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houghton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
2. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Houghton County, MI
The top elementary schools in Houghton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Range Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 212 Students
2. Houghton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 643 Students
3. Copper Island Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Copper Island Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 324 Students
4. Eb Holman Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Stanton Township Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 182 Students
5. Barkell Elementary School
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Hancock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
6. Clk Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students
7. Stambaugh Elementary School
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West Iron County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
8. Elm River Township School
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Projected Test Scores
Elm River Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 5 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Houghton County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Houghton County, MI has a total population of 37,361 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Houghton County, 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 Houghton County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houghton County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Houghton County, 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 Houghton County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Houghton County, MI
How many schools are in Houghton County, MI?
Houghton County, MI has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,414 students in total.
How do schools in Houghton County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Houghton County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Houghton County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Houghton County?
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.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Houghton County
10 places in Houghton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Calumet (4)
- Hancock (3)
- Houghton (3)
- Atlantic Mine (1)
- Chassell (1)
- Dollar Bay (1)
- Lake Linden (1)
- Painesdale (1)
- South Range (1)
- Toivola (1)
School districts (2)
- Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw (4 schools)
- Houghton-Portage Township School District (3 schools)