Best Schools in Wexford County, MI
Wexford County, MI has 29 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,033 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Wexford County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wexford County, MI
The top high schools in Wexford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingsley Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
2. Cadillac Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 907 Students
3. Mcbain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
4. Benzie Central Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 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. Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesick Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 301 Students
7. Manton Consolidated High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
8. Cadillac Innovation High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wexford County, MI
The top middle schools in Wexford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingsley Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
2. Mackinaw Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
3. Manton Consolidated Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 304 Students
4. Mcbain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
5. Pine River Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 262 Students
6. Benzie Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wexford County, MI
The top elementary schools in Wexford 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. Manton Consolidated Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 367 Students
3. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
4. Mcbain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
5. Kingsley Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
6. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students
7. Floyd M Jewett Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesick Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 262 Students
8. Pine River Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 295 Students
9. Betsie Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
10. St Ann School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ann School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 116 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wexford County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wexford County, MI has a total population of 33,673 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wexford 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 Wexford County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wexford County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wexford 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 Wexford County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wexford County, MI
How many schools are in Wexford County, MI?
Wexford County, MI has 29 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,033 students in total.
How do schools in Wexford County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Wexford County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Wexford County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wexford 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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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wexford County
5 places in Wexford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (2)
- Cadillac Area Public Schools (6 schools)
- Manton Consolidated Schools (3 schools)