For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,856 students in Branch County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Branch County, MI are Union City Middle School, Quincy Middle School and Quincy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Branch County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Branch County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Branch County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union City Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Saint Joseph St
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-5381
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-5381
Gr: 5-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Quincy Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32 Fulton St
Quincy, MI 49082
(517) 639-4201
Quincy, MI 49082
(517) 639-4201
Gr: 5-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Legg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Green St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5940
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5940
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Branch County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Branch County, MI include Union City Middle School, Quincy Middle School and Quincy High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Branch County?
7 public middle schools are located in Branch County.
What is the racial composition of students in Branch County?
Branch County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Branch County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Branch County include: Legg Middle School vs. Quincy Middle School, Quincy Middle School vs. Legg Middle School, Quincy High School vs. Bronson Jrsr High School
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