For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,452 students in Oceana County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Oceana County, MI are Pentwater Public School, Hart High School and Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oceana County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Oceana County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Oceana County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelby 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 29% 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 Oceana County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pentwater Public School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Park St
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Hart High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Shelby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Hesperia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Walkerville Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Lathrop St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Gr: 3-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Oceana County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Childhood Dd Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
155 East 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651
Gr: PK
Early Onwsesd (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
844 Griswold Street
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 898-1606
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 898-1606
Gr: PK
2266 E. Polk Road
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6360
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6360
Gr: 1-3 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
3301 S. Green Street
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
5601 W. Fox Road
Mears, MI 49436
(231) 873-6350
Mears, MI 49436
(231) 873-6350
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Hesperia Community Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6185
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6185
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
6023 N. 72nd Avenue
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-8199
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-8199
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
2752 Hillcrest Dr
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-2662
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-2662
Gr: 4-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Oceana Community Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Gr: 9-12
Oceana High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2930 West Winston Rd
Rothbury, MI 49452
(231) 894-5586
Rothbury, MI 49452
(231) 894-5586
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Oisd Developmental Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 Johnson St West
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Gr: K-12
155 E 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Gr: K-3 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Walkerville Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
180 E. Main Street
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-5727
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-5727
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students Minority enrollment: 44%
145 Lathrop St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Oceana County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Oceana County, MI include Pentwater Public School, Hart High School and Shelby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oceana County?
5 public high schools are located in Oceana County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oceana County?
Oceana County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Oceana County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oceana County include: Hesperia High School vs. Walkerville Public School, Shelby High School vs. Walkerville Public School, Shelby High School vs. Pentwater Public School
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