For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,877 students in Howell, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howell, MI are Pathway School, Parker Middle School and Highlander Way Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Howell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Howell, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Parker Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Wright Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Gr: K-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Highlander Way Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 N Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Howell, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howell, MI include Pathway School, Parker Middle School and Highlander Way Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Howell?
4 public middle schools are located in Howell.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell?
Howell public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Howell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Howell include: Parker Middle School vs. Highlander Way Middle School, Highlander Way Middle School vs. Parker Middle School
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