Best Schools in Houghton County, MI
Houghton County, MI has a total of 25 schools including 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 6,786 students attend Houghton County, MI schools. On average, schools in Houghton County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Houghton County exceed expectations.
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
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Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
2. Calumet High School
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Public Schools Of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students
3. Hancock Middlehigh School
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Hancock Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 332 Students
4. Jeffers High School
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Adams Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 254 Students
5. West Iron County Middle High School
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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
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Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
2. Washington Middle School
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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
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Arvon Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 10 Students
2. Houghton Elementary School
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Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 643 Students
3. Barkell Elementary School
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Hancock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
4. Eb Holman Elementary School
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Stanton Township Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 182 Students
5. Stambaugh Elementary School
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West Iron County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
6. Clk Elementary School
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Public Schools Of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students
7. South Range Elementary School
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Adams Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 212 Students
8. Copper Island Academy
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Copper Island Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 324 Students
9. Elm River Township School
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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
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