For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 381 students in Howard City, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Howard City, MI is Tri County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard City, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Howard City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Howard City, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21350 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Howard City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4391
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4391
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Howard City, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howard City, MI include Tri County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Howard City?
1 public middle schools are located in Howard City.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard City?
Howard City public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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