For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 713 students in Ogemaw County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ogemaw County, MI are Surline Middle School and Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogemaw County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ogemaw County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ogemaw County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Surline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140
Grades: 5-8
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2479 S M 76
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Ogemaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
960 South M 33
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
515 Harrington St
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2280
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2280
Grades: PK-4
| 172 students
515 Harrington St
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2250
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2250
Grades: 5-8
| 133 students
500 Lake Street
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Grades: 7-11
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ogemaw County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ogemaw County, MI include Surline Middle School and Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County.
How many public middle schools are located in Ogemaw County?
2 public middle schools are located in Ogemaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ogemaw County?
Ogemaw County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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