For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 922 students in Gladwin County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Gladwin County, MI are Gladwin Community Alternative High School, Gladwin High School and Beaverton Juniorsenior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gladwin County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Gladwin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Gladwin County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gladwin 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 6% 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 Gladwin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gladwin Community Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3982 W M 61
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Gladwin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Spring St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Beaverton Juniorsenior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Crockett Rd
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3010
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3010
Grades: 7-12
| 421 students
Gladwin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
127 Tonkin St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
Creative Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
540 Lang Rd
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gladwin County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Gladwin County, MI include Gladwin Community Alternative High School, Gladwin High School and Beaverton Juniorsenior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gladwin County?
3 public high schools are located in Gladwin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gladwin County?
Gladwin County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Gladwin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gladwin County include: Beaverton Juniorsenior High School vs. Gladwin High School, Gladwin High School vs. Beaverton Juniorsenior High School
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