For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N4720 Highway Us45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Gogebic County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
650 East Ayer Street
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
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
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2217
Gr: 9-12
P.o. Box 199
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2288
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2288
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Gr: PK-2 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
715 Putnam Street
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
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
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