For the 2025 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 7% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
525 Fourth Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
900 North State St
Luther, MI 49656
(231) 797-5201
Luther, MI 49656
(231) 797-5201
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
525 4th Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
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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