Top 10 Best Oakland County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 111 public high schools serving 72,691 students in Oakland County, MI. The top ranked public high schools in Oakland County, MI are International Academy, Troy High School and Novi High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Oakland County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Oakland County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bloomfield Hills High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Oakland County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Academy
(Math: 93% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1020 East Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,468 students
Rank: #22.
Troy High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4777 Northfield Parkway
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,098 students
Rank: #33.
Novi High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24062 Taft Rd
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1500
Grades: 8-12
| 2,108 students
Rank: #44.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2436 West Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,248 students
Rank: #55.
Wylie E Groves High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20500 West 13 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,147 students
Rank: #66.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3200 West Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,522 students
Rank: #77.
Stoney Creek High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6755 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #88.
Clarkston Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6595 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #99.
Bloomfield Hills High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4200 Andover Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,715 students
Rank: #1010.
Athens High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4333 John R Road
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #1111.
Walled Lake Northern High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6000 Bogie Lake Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,534 students
Rank: #1212.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1339 North Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 842 students
Rank: #1313.
Walled Lake Western High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Beck Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,153 students
Rank: #1414.
Lake Orion Community High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
495 East Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 2,178 students
Rank: #1515.
Berkley High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2325 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8100
Grades: 8-12
| 1,259 students
Rank: #1616.
Rochester High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
180 South Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,712 students
Rank: #1717.
West Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 786 students
Rank: #1818.
South Lyon High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 North Lafayette St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #1919.
Reuther Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1430 East Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Grades: 6-12
| 635 students
Rank: #2020.
Clarkston High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,579 students
Rank: #2121.
Walled Lake Central High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 East Oakley Park Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4700
Grades: 8-12
| 1,251 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Farmington High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32000 Shiawassee Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 1,405 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Royal Oak High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Lexington Blvd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 435-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,392 students
Rank: #2424.
Wing Lake Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6490 Wing Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 90 students
Rank: #2525.
South Lyon East High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
52000 10 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #2626.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6500 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,047 students
Rank: #2727.
Virtual Learning Consortium
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Grades: K-12
| 774 students
Rank: #2828.
Milford High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2380 South Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8091
Grades: 7-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #2929.
North Farmington High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32900 West 13 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,266 students
Rank: #3030.
James R Geisler Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46720 West Pontiac Trl
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-2900
Grades: 6-9
| 573 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Avondale High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,037 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Lighthouse Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3150 Livernois Rd, Ste 201
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 457-5929
Grades: K-12
| 2,612 students
Rank: #3333.
Renaissance Virtual School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Grades: K-12
| 877 students
Rank: #3434.
Oxford High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
745 North Oxford Rd
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,793 students
Rank: #3535.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4200 White Oak Trl
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8101
Grades: 5-9
| 499 students
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Oakland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
27700 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
20820 Greenfield
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
21300 Mendota Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
18330 George Washington Dr
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
7071 Orchard Lake Rd Ste 120
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 539-2390
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
32400 Alameda St
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3808
Grades: PK
| n/a students
31201 Dorchester
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-1990
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
154 Lake St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2029 N. Milford Road
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8040
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Aspire Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Magnet School
21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
14700 W. Lincoln Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Grades: K-2
| 123 students
1435 W Auburn Road
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2950 Waukegan Street
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 852-6620
Grades: Inquire with school
| 62 students
2950 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6062
Grades: PK
| n/a students
716 Union St
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-8171
Grades: PK
| n/a students
716 Union St
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-8010
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
626 Phillips Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4448
Grades: PK
| n/a students
22750 Highland Street
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 544-5328
Grades: 7-8
| 323 students
155 East Glass Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
1121 Mohawk Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
14700 Lincoln St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4200 Andover Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5500
Grades: 7-12
| 942 students
3456 Lahser Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5700
Grades: 7-12
| 828 students
18575 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Grades: PK-9
| 554 students
209 Varsity Dr
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1870
Grades: K-8
| 84 students
155 E Glass Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
300 South St
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1840
Grades: 4-6
| 534 students
1000 Hill Rd
White Lake, MI 48383
(248) 684-8050
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
581 South Winding Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
19080 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Grades: K
| 3 students
33000 Thomas St
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3402
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Oakland County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Oakland County, MI include International Academy, Troy High School and Novi High School. Oakland County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Oakland County, MI?
111 public high schools are located in Oakland County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland County, MI?
Oakland County, MI public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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