Top 5 Best Oceana County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,586 students in Oceana County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Oceana County, MI are Pentwater Public School, Hesperia Community Education and Hart 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 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% 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 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hart 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Oceana County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pentwater Public School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Park St
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Hesperia Community Education
Alternative School
96 S Division Street
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6185
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: #33.
Hart High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Hesperia High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
96 South Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
Shelby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
641 North State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Walkerville Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
145 East Lathrop Street
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Grades: PK-12
| 302 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oceana County, MI

Oceana County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3604 West Lever Rd
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 861-5211
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2692 South 40th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4089
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
844 Griswold
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
306 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6330
Grades: PK
| n/a students
155 E 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-6629
Grades: PK
| n/a students
155 East 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Onwsesd (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
844 Griswold Street
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 898-1606
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2266 E. Polk Road
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6360
Grades: 1-3
| 92 students
3301 S. Green Street
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
5601 W. Fox Road
Mears, MI 49436
(231) 873-6350
Grades: PK-K
| 129 students
306 Johnson St West
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6330
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
Lakeshore Public Academy (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
Charter School
6023 N. 72nd Avenue
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-8199
Grades: K-12
| 130 students
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2930 West Winston Rd
Rothbury, MI 49452
(231) 894-5586
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
844 South Griswold St
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
302 Johnson St West
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
180 E. Main Street
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-5727
Grades: Inquire with school
| 29 students
170 East North St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
145 Lathrop St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students

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, Hesperia Community Education and Hart High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oceana County, MI?
6 public high schools are located in Oceana County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Oceana County, MI?
Oceana County, MI public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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