Best High Schools in Houghton County, MI

Houghton County, MI has 10 high schools with 2,875 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Houghton County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Houghton County meet expectations.

1. Houghton Central High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students

2. Calumet High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Public Schools Of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students

3. Hancock Middlehigh School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hancock Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 332 Students

4. Jeffers High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 254 Students

5. West Iron County Middle High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Iron County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students

Best Middle Schools in Houghton County, MI

Houghton County, MI has 7 middle schools with 1,483 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Houghton County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Houghton County meet expectations.

1. Houghton Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students

2. Washington Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Public Schools Of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Houghton County, MI

Houghton County, MI has 7 elementary schools with 2,353 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Houghton County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Houghton County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Arvon Township School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arvon Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 10 Students

2. Houghton Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 643 Students

3. Barkell Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hancock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students

4. Eb Holman Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stanton Township Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 182 Students

5. Stambaugh Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Iron County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students

6. Clk Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Public Schools Of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students

7. South Range Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 212 Students

8. Copper Island Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Copper Island Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 324 Students

9. Elm River Township School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

6,786

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

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

C+

22.99 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.66 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

893 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Houghton County, MI Internet Health Assessment.

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