For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,319 students in Clare County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Clare County, MI are Claregladwin Area School, Clare Pioneer High School and Harrison Alternative Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clare 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 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Clare County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Clare County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clare High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clare County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claregladwin Area School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4041 E Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clare Pioneer High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
670 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Harrison Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Gr: 8-11 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Clare High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 Schoolcrest Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2655 W Ludington Dr
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Gr: 8-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Farwell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 E Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Gr: 8-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Harrison Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Clare County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 529
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6051
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6051
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
4041 East Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Community Based Early Childhood (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
4041 East Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-8616
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-8616
Gr: PK
399 E Michigan St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Gr: 10-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 3%
201 North 4th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6902
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6902
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
John C Magnus Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3200a S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Gr: 9-12
3200b S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clare County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Clare County, MI include Claregladwin Area School, Clare Pioneer High School and Harrison Alternative Education.
How many public high schools are located in Clare County?
7 public high schools are located in Clare County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clare County?
Clare County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clare County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clare County include: Farwell High School vs. Clare High School, Clare High School vs. Farwell High School, Harrison Community High School vs. Clare High School
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