For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,430 students in Dickinson County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, MI are Dickinsoniron Special Education, Kingsford High School and Iron Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public high schools.
Dickinson County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Iron Mountain High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Dickinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dickinsoniron Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
431 Hamilton Ave
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2670
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Iron Mountain High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Imk Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E E St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: #55.
Norway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9542
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9542
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #66.
North Dickinson School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
W6588 State Highway M69
Felch, MI 49831
(906) 542-9281
Felch, MI 49831
(906) 542-9281
Grades: K-12
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dickinsoniron Tech Educational Center
Vocational School
300 North Blvd
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2697
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2697
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 West Hughitt St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2620
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2620
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
245 North Balsam St
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2690
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, MI include Dickinsoniron Special Education, Kingsford High School and Iron Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickinson County?
7 public high schools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dickinson County include: Iron Mountain High School vs. Kingsford High School, Norway High School vs. Kingsford High School, Kingsford High School vs. Iron Mountain High School
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