For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 461 students in Shepherd, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shepherd, MI are Shepherd Middle School and Flextech High School Shepherd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shepherd, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Shepherd have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shepherd, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 S Chippewa St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Flextech High School Shepherd
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 W Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Gr: 8-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Shepherd, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
418 West Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shepherd, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shepherd, MI include Shepherd Middle School and Flextech High School Shepherd.
How many public middle schools are located in Shepherd?
2 public middle schools are located in Shepherd.
What is the racial composition of students in Shepherd?
Shepherd public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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