For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,373 students in Delta County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Delta County, MI are Learning Center, Gladstone Area High School and Bay Pines Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delta County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Delta County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Delta County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gladstone Area 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 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Delta County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Gladstone Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 State Highway M35
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9200
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bay Pines Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 N 30th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Tritownship School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10070 Us Highway 2
Rapid River, MI 49878
(906) 474-6411
Rapid River, MI 49878
(906) 474-6411
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Gr: 6-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Link Learning Escanaba
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 181:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Gr: 8-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Mid Peninsula School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5055 Saint Nicholas 31st Rd
Rock, MI 49880
(906) 359-4390
Rock, MI 49880
(906) 359-4390
Gr: K-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Deltaschoolcraft Area Center
Vocational School
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Gr: 10-12
Delta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bay Middle College High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2001 North Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Deltaschoolcraft Manistique Area Satellite Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
100 North Cedar St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Gr: 11-12
3920 County 416 20th Road
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 789-8525
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 789-8525
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
4341 K Road
Bark River, MI 49807
(906) 786-6220
Bark River, MI 49807
(906) 786-6220
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
5775 Main Street
Wells, MI 49894
(906) 784-1472
Wells, MI 49894
(906) 784-1472
Gr: K-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Delta County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Delta County, MI include Learning Center, Gladstone Area High School and Bay Pines Center.
How many public high schools are located in Delta County?
9 public high schools are located in Delta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delta County?
Delta County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Delta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Delta County include: Gladstone Area High School vs. Escanaba Juniorsenior High School, Escanaba Juniorsenior High School vs. Gladstone Area High School
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