For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 677 students in Alger County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Alger County, MI are Superior Central School, Burt Township School and Munising High And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alger County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Alger County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Alger County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Munising High And Middle School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Alger County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Superior Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E2865 State Rd 94
Eben Junction, MI 49825
(906) 439-5531
Eben Junction, MI 49825
(906) 439-5531
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Burt Township School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27 Colwell St
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Munising High And Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 E State Highway M28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2103
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2103
Gr: 6-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Alger Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
600 Industrial Park Dr
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-5000
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-5000
Gr: 9-12
Alger County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 105
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
411 Elm Avenue
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Alger County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Alger County, MI include Superior Central School, Burt Township School and Munising High And Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Alger County?
4 public high schools are located in Alger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alger County?
Alger County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Alger County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Alger County include: Munising High And Middle School vs. Superior Central School, Superior Central School vs. Munising High And Middle School
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