For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 696 students in Alger County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Alger County, MI are Burt Township School, Superior Central School and Autrainonota Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alger County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Alger County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alger County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burt Township School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27 Colwell St
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Autrainonota Public School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8790 Deerton Rd
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 312 students
Alger County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 105
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
411 Elm Avenue
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Grades: 5-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Alger County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Alger County, MI include Burt Township School, Superior Central School and Autrainonota Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alger County?
4 public middle schools are located in Alger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alger County?
Alger County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Alger County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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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