Best Schools in Muskegon County, MI
Muskegon County, MI has 91 public schools (26 high, 16 middle, 42 elementary) serving 36,550 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Muskegon County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Muskegon County, MI
The top high schools in Muskegon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Haven High School
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Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1732 Students
2. North Muskegon High School
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North Muskegon Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Fremont High School
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Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 674 Students
4. Coopersville High School
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Coopersville Area Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 888 Students
5. Whitehall Senior High School
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Whitehall District Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 629 Students
6. Ravenna High School
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Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 306 Students
7. Mona Shores High School
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Mona Shores Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1268 Students
8. Montague High School
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Montague Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
9. Fruitport High School
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Fruitport Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students
10. Grant High School
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Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students
Best Middle Schools in Muskegon County, MI
The top middle schools in Muskegon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Pines Intermediate School
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Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 762 Students
2. North Muskegon Middle School
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North Muskegon Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 223 Students
3. Coopersville Middle School
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Coopersville Area Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
4. Fremont Middle School
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Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
5. Whitehall Middle School
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Whitehall District Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
6. Fruitport Middle School
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Fruitport Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
7. Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
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Montague Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
8. Grant Middle School
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Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 467 Students
9. Reethspuffer Middle School
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Reeths-puffer Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
10. Mona Shores Middle School
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Mona Shores Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 902 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Muskegon County, MI
The top elementary schools in Muskegon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shettler School
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Fruitport Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
2. Churchill Elementary School
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Mona Shores Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
3. Lake Hills Elementary School
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Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 273 Students
4. Coopersville East Elementary
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Coopersville Area Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 322 Students
5. North Muskegon Elementary School
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North Muskegon Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
6. Daisy Brook Elementary School
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Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 430 Students
7. Whitehall Ealy Elem School
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Whitehall District Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 401 Students
8. Lincoln Park Elementary School
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Mona Shores Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
9. Coopersville South Elementary School
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Coopersville Area Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 509 Students
10. Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
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Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 166 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Muskegon County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Muskegon County, MI has a total population of 175,824 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Muskegon 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 Muskegon County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Muskegon County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Muskegon 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 Muskegon County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Muskegon County, MI
How many schools are in Muskegon County, MI?
Muskegon County, MI has 91 public schools: 26 high schools, 16 middle schools and 42 elementary schools, serving 36,550 students in total.
How do schools in Muskegon County perform on state tests?
On average, 91 schools in Muskegon County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Muskegon County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Muskegon 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 Muskegon County
7 places in Muskegon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (11)
- Fruitport Community Schools (7 schools)
- Muskegon Public Schools of the City of (7 schools)
- Reeths-Puffer Schools (7 schools)
- Mona Shores Public School District (6 schools)
- Oakridge Public Schools (5 schools)
- Orchard View Schools (5 schools)
- Whitehall District Schools (5 schools)
- Holton Public Schools (4 schools)
- Montague Area Public Schools (4 schools)
- North Muskegon Public Schools (3 schools)
- Ravenna Public Schools (3 schools)