For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,584 students in Niles, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Niles, MI are Southside Special Educ School, Brandywine Senior High School and Niles Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niles, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Niles have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Niles, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Niles Senior 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 29% 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 Niles, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Special Educ School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Brandywine Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Niles Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 Eagle St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Way Niles
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Niles Cedar Lane
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-9554
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-9554
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education
Alternative School
620 E Main St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-4480
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0736
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0736
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Niles, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2740 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Gr: K-1 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1441 Eagle Street
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-7484
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-7484
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Niles, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Niles, MI include Southside Special Educ School, Brandywine Senior High School and Niles Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Niles?
8 public high schools are located in Niles.
What is the racial composition of students in Niles?
Niles public high schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Niles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Niles include: Niles Senior High School vs. Brandywine Senior High School, Brandywine Senior High School vs. Niles Senior High School
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