For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 808 students in Arenac County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Arenac County, MI are Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School and Au Gressims High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arenac County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Arenac County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Arenac 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 Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Arenac County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Grove Street Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-3660
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-3660
Gr: 7-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Au Gressims High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Arenac County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Arenac County, MI include Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School and Au Gressims High School.
How many public high schools are located in Arenac County?
3 public high schools are located in Arenac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Arenac County?
Arenac County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Arenac County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Arenac County include: Au Gressims High School vs. Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School, Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School vs. Au Gressims High School
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