For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 572 students in Benzie County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Benzie County, MI are Frankfort High School, Benzie Central Middle School and Benzie Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benzie County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Benzie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benzie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 11th St
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Grades: 6-12
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Benzie Central Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Benzie Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9222 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Benzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11434 Main St
Honor, MI 49640
(231) 325-3063
Honor, MI 49640
(231) 325-3063
Grades: K-6
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Benzie County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Benzie County, MI include Frankfort High School, Benzie Central Middle School and Benzie Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Benzie County?
3 public middle schools are located in Benzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benzie County?
Benzie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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