For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 754 students in Arenac County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Arenac County, MI are Llcarenac Campus, Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School and Au Gressims Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arenac 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 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Arenac County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Arenac County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Llcarenac Campus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2032 Pine River Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-9510
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-9510
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Grove Street Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-3660
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-3660
Gr: 7-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Au Gressims Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Arenac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Smalley St
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
200 Smalley St
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Standish Maximum Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4713 M 61
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-7000
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-7000
Gr: 9-12
3789 Wyatt Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Gr: 6-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Arenac County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Arenac County, MI include Llcarenac Campus, Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School and Au Gressims Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Arenac County?
3 public middle schools are located in Arenac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Arenac County?
Arenac County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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