For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,029 students in Cass County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Cass County, MI are Edwardsburg High School, Pathfinders Alternative Education and Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Cass County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edwardsburg High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edwardsburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69358 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1044
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1044
Grades: 9-12
| 782 students
Rank: #22.
Pathfinders Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
69410 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1068
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1068
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Volinia Outcome Base School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54080 Gards Prairie Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: #55.
Cassopolis Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22721 Diamond Cove St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0536
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0536
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brookside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Pointe Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 Orchard St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #88.
Marcellus High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-5081
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-5081
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #99.
Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Prairie Ronde St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4420
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #1010.
Cassopolis High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22721 Diamond Cove St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-5733
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-5733
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14701 Us-12
Union, MI 49130
(269) 641-5544
Union, MI 49130
(269) 641-5544
Grades: 1-6
| 84 students
Chicago Road School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
69410 Section Street
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1024
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1024
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0516
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0516
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
61682 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6204
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Grades: PK-K
| 172 students
123 N Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Grades: 5-6
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cass County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Cass County, MI include Edwardsburg High School, Pathfinders Alternative Education and Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Cass County?
10 public high schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cass County include: Union High School vs. Cassopolis High School, Cassopolis High School vs. Union High School, Cassopolis High School vs. Marcellus High School
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