For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 407 students in Iron River, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Iron River, MI is West Iron County Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron River, 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 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Iron River have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Iron River, MI (2026-27)
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%
Iron River, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A.c.e. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
611 Jefferson Street
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2355
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
3257 Highway Us-2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Gr: K-1 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
3256 E. U.s. 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Gr: K | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
3259 Us Hwy 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Gr: 5-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Iron River, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iron River, MI include West Iron County Middle High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Iron River?
1 public middle schools are located in Iron River.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron River?
Iron River 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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