For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,167 students in 49721, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49721, MI are Cheboygan Intermediate School, Cheboygan Area High School and Inverness Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49721 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49721, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49721, MI Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheboygan Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Gr: 3-10 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Cheboygan Area High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Gr: 8-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Inverness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
49721, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2732 Orchard Beach Road
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 625-9212
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 625-9212
Gr: 3-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Cheboygan Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
7461 N. Straits Highway
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-9771
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-9771
Gr: 4-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
512 Pine St
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2362
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2362
Gr: K-1 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49721, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49721, MI include Cheboygan Intermediate School, Cheboygan Area High School and Inverness Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 49721?
3 public middle schools are located in 49721.
What is the racial composition of students in 49721?
49721 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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