For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 89 students in Lake County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lake County, MI is Baldwin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baldwin Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
525 Fourth Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
900 North State St
Luther, MI 49656
(231) 797-5201
Luther, MI 49656
(231) 797-5201
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
525 4th Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake County, MI include Baldwin Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake County?
1 public middle schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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