For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,877 students in Branch County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Branch County, MI are Coldwater High School, Quincy High School and Bronson Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Branch County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Branch County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Branch County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coldwater High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Branch County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coldwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 N Fremont St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5930
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Quincy High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Colfax St
Quincy, MI 49082
(517) 639-9245
Quincy, MI 49082
(517) 639-9245
Gr: 7-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Bronson Jrsr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 E Grant St
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3355
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3355
Gr: 6-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Waldron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Union City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 Saint Joseph St
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8561
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8561
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Pansophia Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 Abbott Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Gr: K-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Branch Area Careers Center
Vocational School
366 Morse St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5722
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5722
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Correctional Facility
Alternative School
141 1st St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-6942
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-6942
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Branch County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Branch County, MI include Coldwater High School, Quincy High School and Bronson Jrsr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Branch County?
8 public high schools are located in Branch County.
What is the racial composition of students in Branch County?
Branch County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Branch County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Branch County include: Quincy High School vs. Coldwater High School, Bronson Jrsr High School vs. Coldwater High School, Coldwater High School vs. Bronson Jrsr High School
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