Best Schools in Midland County, MI
Midland County, MI has 50 public schools (13 high, 8 middle, 26 elementary) serving 18,489 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Midland County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Midland County, MI
The top high schools in Midland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hh Dow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1268 Students
2. Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
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Projected Test Scores
Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 885 Students
3. Midland High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1156 Students
4. Hemlock High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
5. Shepherd High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
6. Bullock Creek High School
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Projected Test Scores
Bullock Creek School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 490 Students
7. St Louis High School
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Projected Test Scores
St. Louis Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
8. Meridian Early College High School
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
9. Breckenridge High School
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Breckenridge Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 318 Students
10. Windover High School
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Projected Test Scores
Windover High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 61 Students
Best Middle Schools in Midland County, MI
The top middle schools in Midland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
2. Northeast Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
3. Hemlock Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 335 Students
4. Bullock Creek Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Bullock Creek School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
5. Shepherd Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
6. Meridian Junior High School
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Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 396 Students
7. Ts Nurnberger Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
St. Louis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
8. Merrill Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Midland County, MI
The top elementary schools in Midland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Siebert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students
2. Woodcrest Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 586 Students
3. Freeland Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 753 Students
4. Pine River Elementary School
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Bullock Creek School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 238 Students
5. Adams Elementary School
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Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 475 Students
6. Central Park Elementary School
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Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
7. Floyd School
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Bullock Creek School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
8. Plymouth Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
9. Kc Ling Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 351 Students
10. Meridian Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 543 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Midland County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Midland County, MI has a total population of 83,494 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Midland 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 Midland County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Midland County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Midland 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 Midland County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Midland County, MI
How many schools are in Midland County, MI?
Midland County, MI has 50 public schools: 13 high schools, 8 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 18,489 students in total.
How do schools in Midland County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in Midland County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Midland County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Midland 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Midland County
3 places in Midland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Midland Public Schools (12 schools)
- Bullock Creek School District (5 schools)
- Meridian Public Schools (3 schools)