For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 693 students in Missaukee County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Missaukee County, MI are Mcbain High School and Lake City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missaukee County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Missaukee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Missaukee County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcbain 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 11% 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 Missaukee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcbain High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2412
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2412
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lake City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Missaukee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lake City Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
251 Russell Street
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Gr: K-2 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
450 S. Merritt Road
Merritt, MI 49667
(231) 328-4354
Merritt, MI 49667
(231) 328-4354
Gr: K-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Missaukee County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Missaukee County, MI include Mcbain High School and Lake City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Missaukee County?
2 public high schools are located in Missaukee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Missaukee County?
Missaukee County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Missaukee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Missaukee County include: Mcbain High School vs. Lake City High School, Lake City High School vs. Mcbain High School
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