For the 2025 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 Quincy High School, Bronson Jrsr High School and Coldwater 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 23% (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 2/10, 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 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bronson Jrsr High School, with 90-94% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quincy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Colfax St
Quincy, MI 49082
(517) 639-9245
Quincy, MI 49082
(517) 639-9245
Grades: 7-12
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Bronson Jrsr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 E Grant St
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3355
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3355
Grades: 6-12
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Coldwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
275 N Fremont St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5930
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #44.
Waldron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Grades: PK-12
| 282 students
Rank: #55.
Union City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Saint Joseph St
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8561
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8561
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Pansophia Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 Abbott Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Grades: K-12
| 472 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Correctional Facility
Alternative School
141 1st St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-6942
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-6942
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Branch County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bisd Sp. Ed. Programs In Local Districts (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5800
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5800
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Camp Branch Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
19 4th St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-3204
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-3204
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
501 East Chicago St
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3250
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3250
Grades: 5-6
| 149 students
Coldwater Adult & Secondary Learning Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5900
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Dorothy Legg Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
212 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
200 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1011 School Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 297-5965
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 297-5965
Grades: Inquire with school
| 110 students
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5975
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5975
Grades: K-3
| 122 students
430 St Joseph St
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-7660
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-7660
Grades: K-4
| 78 students
430 St Joseph Street
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8561
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8561
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 Quincy High School, Bronson Jrsr High School and Coldwater 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: Bronson Jrsr High School vs. Coldwater High School, Quincy High School vs. Coldwater High School, Coldwater High School vs. Bronson Jrsr High School
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