For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 693 students in Missaukee County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Missaukee County, MI are Mcbain High School and Lake City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missaukee 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 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Missaukee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Missaukee County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcbain High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Missaukee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcbain High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2412
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2412
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Lake City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Missaukee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake City Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
251 Russell Street
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Grades: K-2
| 287 students
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
450 S. Merritt Road
Merritt, MI 49667
(231) 328-4354
Merritt, MI 49667
(231) 328-4354
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Missaukee County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Missaukee County, MI include Mcbain High School and Lake City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Missaukee County?
2 public high schools are located in Missaukee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Missaukee County?
Missaukee County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Missaukee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Missaukee County include: Mcbain High School vs. Lake City High School, Lake City High School vs. Mcbain High School
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