Best Schools in Lake County, MI
Lake County, MI has 21 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,827 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Lake County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake County, MI
The top high schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cadillac Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 907 Students
2. Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Eastern Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
3. Reed City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
4. Brethren High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
5. Pine River Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River Area Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 417 Students
6. Mason County Central Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
7. Baldwin Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake County, MI
The top middle schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mackinaw Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
2. Reed City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 442 Students
3. Pine River Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 262 Students
4. Mason County Central Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
5. Brethren Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
6. Baldwin Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 99 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake County, MI
The top elementary schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
2. Pine River Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 295 Students
3. Gt Norman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
4. Baldwin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 224 Students
5. Knd Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 289 Students
6. Mason County Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 249 Students
7. Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Eastern Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 Students
8. Scottville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 254 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.
Questions About Schools in Lake County, MI
How many schools are in Lake County, MI?
Lake County, MI has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,827 students in total.
How do schools in Lake County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Lake County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Lake County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake 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: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lake County
1 places in Lake County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Baldwin (3)
School districts (1)
- Baldwin Community Schools (3 schools)