Best Public Middle Schools in Gogebic County (2025-26)

Best Gogebic County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,299 students in Gogebic County, MI.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Gogebic County, MI are Luther L Wright K12 School, Wakefieldmarenisco School and Ad Johnston Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Gogebic County, MI public middle schools have an score of 23% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Gogebic County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Gogebic County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Luther L Wright K12 School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
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650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932

Gr: PK-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Wakefieldmarenisco School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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715 Putnam St
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421

Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Ad Johnston Jrsr High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
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100 W Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413

Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #44.

Watersmeet Township School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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N4720 Highway Us45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504

Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gogebic County, MI

Gogebic County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Norrie Elementary School (Closed 2016)

650 East Ayer Street
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932

Gr: 3-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Ojibway Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

5705 North Ojibway Rd
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2217

Gr: 9-12

Roosevelt School (K-12) (Closed 2005)

P.o. Box 199
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2288

Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Sleight Elementary School (Closed 2016)

650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932

Gr: PK-2 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Wakefield High School (Closed 2023)

715 Putnam Street
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421

Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gogebic County, MI?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Gogebic County, MI include Luther L Wright K12 School, Wakefieldmarenisco School and Ad Johnston Jrsr High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Gogebic County?

4 public middle schools are located in Gogebic County.

What is the racial composition of students in Gogebic County?

Gogebic County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).

Which public middle schools in Gogebic County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gogebic County include: Wakefieldmarenisco School vs. Luther L Wright K12 School, Ad Johnston Jrsr High School vs. Luther L Wright K12 School, Luther L Wright K12 School vs. Ad Johnston Jrsr High School