For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 2,654 students in Hillsdale County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hillsdale County, MI are Greenfield School, Will Carleton Charter School Academy and Davis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsdale County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Hillsdale County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Hillsdale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 W Hallett Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Gr: K-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Davis Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 N West St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Jonesville Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Wright St
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-7304
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-7304
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Jonesville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Chicago St
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-3210
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-3210
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Camdenfrontier K12 School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4971 W Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Reading High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Chestnut St
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2142
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2142
Gr: 7-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Hillsdale Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Mechanic Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4625
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4625
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Pittsford Area High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9304 Hamilton Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3481
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3481
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Williams St
Litchfield, MI 49252
(517) 542-2386
Litchfield, MI 49252
(517) 542-2386
Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Knowles Rd
North Adams, MI 49262
(517) 689-1701
North Adams, MI 49262
(517) 689-1701
Gr: 6-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Waldron Area Schools
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Gr: K-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Hillsdale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4971 W. Montgomery Road
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Dean Jennings Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: Inquire with school
Hillsdale County Online Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5860
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5860
Hillsdale Isd Local Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: K-12
Lochaven Center For Community Advancement (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Barnard St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
The Manor (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
115 East St
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-2151
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-2151
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hillsdale County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hillsdale County, MI include Greenfield School, Will Carleton Charter School Academy and Davis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hillsdale County?
12 public middle schools are located in Hillsdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale County?
Hillsdale County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Hillsdale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hillsdale County include: Davis Middle School vs. Will Carleton Charter School Academy, North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School vs. Will Carleton Charter School Academy, Hillsdale Preparatory School vs. Will Carleton Charter School Academy
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