For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,350 students in Houghton County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 55 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Houghton County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Houghton County, MI are Houghton Elementary School, Houghton Middle School and Houghton Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Houghton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Houghton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 W Jacker Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Houghton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4871
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4871
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Houghton Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Barkell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 N Elevation St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-9030
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-9030
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Copper Island Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52125 Industrial Dr N
Calumet, MI 49913
(966) 370-1190
Calumet, MI 49913
(966) 370-1190
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Rank: #77.
Eb Holman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50870 Holman School Rd
Atlantic Mine, MI 49905
(906) 482-2797
Atlantic Mine, MI 49905
(906) 482-2797
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #88.
Chshorizons School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Stanton Ave
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-4611
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-4611
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lake Lindenhubbell Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Calumet St
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6681
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6681
Grades: PK-12
| 355 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Whealkate Dr
South Range, MI 49963
(906) 482-0599
South Range, MI 49963
(906) 482-0599
Grades: K-6
| 189 students
Rank: #1111.
Elm River Township School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3999 Winona Rd
Toivola, MI 49965
(906) 288-3751
Toivola, MI 49965
(906) 288-3751
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #1313.
Jeffers High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43084 Goodell St
Painesdale, MI 49955
(906) 482-0580
Painesdale, MI 49955
(906) 482-0580
Grades: 7-12
| 269 students
Rank: #1414.
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48475 Maple St
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Grades: PK-12
| 314 students
Rank: #1515.
Chassell K12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41585 Us Highway 41
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 483-2132
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 483-2132
Grades: PK-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1616.
Hancock Middlehigh School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Campus Dr
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Grades: 6-12
| 322 students
Rank: #1717.
Calumet High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #1818.
Clk Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
110 E Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Houghton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge School Of Dollar Bay (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
110 East Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5800
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Grades: 12
| 62 students
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
501 Campus Drive
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-5923
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-5923
Grades: 6-9
| 165 students
601 Front St
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6221
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6221
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
48475 Maple Dr
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Grades: K-6
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Houghton County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Houghton County, MI include Houghton Elementary School, Houghton Middle School and Houghton Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Houghton County?
19 public schools are located in Houghton County.
What percentage of students in Houghton County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Houghton County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton County?
Houghton County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Houghton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Houghton County include: Hancock Middlehigh School vs. Houghton Central High School, Houghton Central High School vs. Hancock Middlehigh School, Chassell K12 School vs. Houghton Elementary School
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