For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,568 students in Cass County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MI are Edwardsburg Middle School, Pathfinders Alternative Education and Volinia Outcome Base School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edwardsburg Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
69230 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1031
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1031
Grades: 6-8
| 636 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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
Marcellus Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #77.
Dowagiac Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57072 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #88.
Cassopolis Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0503
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0503
Grades: 6-8
| 207 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 middle schools in Cass County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MI include Edwardsburg Middle School, Pathfinders Alternative Education and Volinia Outcome Base School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass County?
8 public middle schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cass County include: Edwardsburg Middle School vs. Dowagiac Middle School
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