Best Schools in Lake County, MI
Lake County, MI has a total of 20 schools including 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 6,219 students attend Lake County, MI schools. On average, schools in Lake County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lake County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Lake County, MI
Lake County, MI has 6 high schools with 1,864 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 Lake County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lake County meet expectations.
1. Cadillac Senior High School
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Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 907 Students
2. Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh School
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Mason County Eastern Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
3. Baldwin Senior High School
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Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
4. Reed City High School
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Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
5. Pine River Area High School
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Pine River Area Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 417 Students
6. Brethren High School
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Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
7. Academy Of Science Math And Technology Early College High Sc
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Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 53 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake County, MI
Lake County, MI has 7 middle schools with 2,340 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 Lake County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lake County meet expectations.
1. Mackinaw Trail Middle School
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Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
2. Reed City Middle School
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Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 442 Students
3. Brethren Middle School
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Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
4. Mason County Central Ms
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Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
5. Pine River Area Middle School
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Pine River Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 262 Students
6. Baldwin Junior High School
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Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 99 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake County, MI
Lake County, MI has 7 elementary schools with 2,015 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 Lake County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lake County meet expectations.
1. Pine River Area Elementary School
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Pine River Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 295 Students
2. Forest View Elementary School
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Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
3. Gt Norman Elementary School
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Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
4. Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
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Mason County Eastern Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 Students
5. Mason County Central Upper Elementary
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Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 249 Students
6. Knd Elementary
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Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 289 Students
7. Baldwin Elementary School
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Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 224 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake County, MI has a total population of 12,096 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake 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 Lake County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake 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 Lake County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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