For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,916 students in Midland County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Midland County, MI are Jefferson Middle School, Juvenile Justice Center and Northeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Midland County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Midland County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Midland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 W Chapel Ln
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5873
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5873
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #22.
Juvenile Justice Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3712 E Ashman St
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 E Sugnet Rd
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5772
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5772
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #44.
Bullock Creek Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
644 S Badour Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-9260
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-9260
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #55.
Meridian Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3475 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Grades: 5-8
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
Mcesa And Sugnet School Classroom Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3917 Jefferson Ave
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5890
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5890
Grades: PK-12
| 160 students
Rank: #77.
Coleman Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4951 N Lewis Rd
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6171
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6171
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Midland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bullock Creek Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
884 East Isabella Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-9022
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-9022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1407 West Carpenter St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6411
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6411
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
305 East Reardon St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5571
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5571
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
919 Smith Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6836
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6836
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
991 E. Railway
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6177
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6177
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
5500 Perrine Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7013
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7013
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
115 Eastlawn Dr
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7112
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7112
Grades: K-12
| 337 students
The Franklin Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2900 Dauer Street
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5132
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5132
Grades: 8-10
| 56 students
59 W. Baker Road
Hope, MI 48628
(989) 689-3065
Hope, MI 48628
(989) 689-3065
Grades: PK-K
| 141 students
Leiphart High School--alt. Ed. (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2279 N. Jefferson Avenue
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-4738
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-4738
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
337 Lemke St
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7214
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7214
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3303 North Highway M-30
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
330 Waldo Ave.
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 496-0524
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 496-0524
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1420 South Badour Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-9022
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-9022
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4653 East Bailey Bridge Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 496-2404
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 496-2404
Grades: K-12
| 154 students
3917 Jefferson Ave
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5890
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5890
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3329 East Baker Rd
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7339
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7339
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1609 Eastlawn Dr
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7515
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7515
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2534 North West River Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2534 W. River Road
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Special Education Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
600 East Carpenter St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5145
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5145
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Midland County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Midland County, MI include Jefferson Middle School, Juvenile Justice Center and Northeast Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Midland County?
7 public middle schools are located in Midland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Midland County?
Midland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Midland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Midland County include: Jefferson Middle School vs. Meridian Junior High School
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