For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,682 students in Shiawassee County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Shiawassee County, MI are Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West, New Lothrop High School and Laingsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shiawassee County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Shiawassee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Shiawassee County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Durand Area 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 Shiawassee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2009 Corunna Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
New Lothrop High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9285 Easton Rd
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5054
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5054
Gr: 7-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Laingsburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8008 Woodbury Rd
Laingsburg, MI 48848
(517) 651-5091
Laingsburg, MI 48848
(517) 651-5091
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Byron Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 W Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4620
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Durand Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9575 E Monroe Rd
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2684
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2684
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Corunna High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
417 E King St
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-3441
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-3441
Gr: 8-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Owosso High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
765 E North St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-8231
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Alger Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2839
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2839
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Perry High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2555 W Britton Rd
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-3104
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-3104
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Morrice Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
691 Purdy Ln
Morrice, MI 48857
(517) 625-3143
Morrice, MI 48857
(517) 625-3143
Gr: 6-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Shiawassee Resd College And Career Readiness Center
Vocational School
201 E Washington Ave
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-3471
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-3471
Gr: 9-12
Shiawassee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 Michigan Avenue
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-6905
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-6905
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
485 East Mcarthur St
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-4464
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-4464
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Morriceperry Adult And Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Bennett Dr
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-6116
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-6116
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Morriceperry Adult And Alternative Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
10929 Bennett Dr
Morrice, MI 48857
(517) 625-6116
Morrice, MI 48857
(517) 625-6116
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 9%
201 E Washington Ave
Vernon, MI 48476
(989) 743-1579
Vernon, MI 48476
(989) 743-1579
Gr: K-1 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
401 North Watkins
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-0238
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-0238
Gr: PK
2665 West Britton Rd
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-6116
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-6116
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
201 N. Brooks Street
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3918
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3918
Gr: PK-K | 150 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Shiawassee Resd - Student Learning Center - East (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1025 North Shiawassee St
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 723-8205
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 723-8205
Gr: Inquire with school | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
645 Alger Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-5821
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-5821
Gr: K-3 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
251 West Prior Rd
Bancroft, MI 48414
(989) 634-5388
Bancroft, MI 48414
(989) 634-5388
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shiawassee County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Shiawassee County, MI include Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West, New Lothrop High School and Laingsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shiawassee County?
11 public high schools are located in Shiawassee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shiawassee County?
Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shiawassee County include: Byron Area High School vs. Durand Area High School, Owosso High School vs. Corunna High School, Corunna High School vs. Owosso High School
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