For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 562 students in Caro, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Caro, MI are Caro High School, Caro Alternative High School and Highland Pines School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caro, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Caro have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Caro, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Caro High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Caro, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caro High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3165
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Caro Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 N State St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Highland Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1381 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscola Technology Center
Vocational School
1401 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5300
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5300
Gr: 9-12
Caro, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridges Assessment Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2515 East Akron Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Caro, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Caro, MI include Caro High School, Caro Alternative High School and Highland Pines School.
How many public high schools are located in Caro?
4 public high schools are located in Caro.
What is the racial composition of students in Caro?
Caro public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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