For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,969 students in Ogemaw County, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 94 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Ogemaw County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ogemaw County, MI are Rose City School, Surline Elementary School and Ogemaw Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogemaw County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ogemaw County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ogemaw County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rose City School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Harrington
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2250
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2250
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Surline Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2190
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2190
Gr: PK-4 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Ogemaw Heights High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
960 S M 33
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2479 S M 76
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Surline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140
Gr: 5-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Ogemaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
960 South M 33
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
515 Harrington St
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2280
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2280
Gr: PK-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
515 Harrington St
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2250
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2250
Gr: 5-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
500 Lake Street
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Gr: 7-11 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ogemaw County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Ogemaw County, MI include Rose City School, Surline Elementary School and Ogemaw Heights High School.
How many public schools are located in Ogemaw County?
5 public schools are located in Ogemaw County.
What percentage of students in Ogemaw County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Ogemaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ogemaw County?
Ogemaw County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ogemaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ogemaw County include: Surline Middle School vs. Rose City School, Rose City School vs. Surline Middle School, Rose City School vs. Surline Elementary School
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