For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,336 students in Gogebic County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Gogebic County, MI are Gogebic Co Community Education, Luther L Wright K12 School and Wakefieldmarenisco School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gogebic County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Gogebic County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Gogebic County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Luther L Wright K12 School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gogebic County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gogebic Co Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
E4946 Jackson Rd
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Luther L Wright K12 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: PK-12
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Wakefieldmarenisco School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Putnam St
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Grades: PK-12
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Watersmeet Township School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N4720 Highway Us45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Gogebic County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 East Ayer Street
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: 3-6
| 198 students
Ojibway Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5705 North Ojibway Rd
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2217
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2217
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 199
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2288
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2288
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: PK-2
| 190 students
715 Putnam Street
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Grades: PK-12
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gogebic County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Gogebic County, MI include Gogebic Co Community Education, Luther L Wright K12 School and Wakefieldmarenisco School.
How many public high schools are located in Gogebic County?
5 public high schools are located in Gogebic County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gogebic County?
Gogebic County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Gogebic County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gogebic County include: Ad Johnston Jrsr High School vs. Luther L Wright K12 School, Wakefieldmarenisco School vs. Luther L Wright K12 School, Luther L Wright K12 School vs. Ad Johnston Jrsr High School
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