For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 925 students in Iron County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Iron County, MI are West Iron County Middle High School and Forest Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Iron County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Iron County Middle High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Iron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Iron County Middle High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Forest Park School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Forest Pkwy
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 214-4695
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 214-4695
Gr: PK-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Iron County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Iron County, MI include West Iron County Middle High School and Forest Park School.
How many public high schools are located in Iron County?
2 public high schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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