For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 737 students in North Branch, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in North Branch, MI are North Branch High School and Quest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Branch, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in North Branch have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
North Branch, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Branch High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 North Branch, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Branch High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6598 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3001
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3001
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6655 Jefferson Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-7581
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-7581
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
North Branch, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6600 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-4431
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-4431
Gr: 7-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
P.o. Box 3620
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 793-4320
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 793-4320
Gr: K-2 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in North Branch, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in North Branch, MI include North Branch High School and Quest High School.
How many public high schools are located in North Branch?
2 public high schools are located in North Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in North Branch?
North Branch public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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