For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,390 students in Osceola County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Osceola County, MI are Muskegon River Youth Home, Pineview Homes and Pine River Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Osceola County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Osceola County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pine River Area 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 10% 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 Osceola County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muskegon River Youth Home
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3030 Long Ln
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Pineview Homes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8444 Oak Rd
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Pine River Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17445 Pine River Rd
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Gr: 8-12 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Marion High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2213 20 Mile Rd
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Gr: 6-12 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Reed City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2224
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2224
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Evart High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6221 95th Ave
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5551
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5551
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Osceola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashmun School @ Eagle Village (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5585
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5585
Gr: 3-12 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
400 S. Division Street
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5191
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5191
Gr: K | 115 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Marion Alternative Education (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 0
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Gr: Inquire with school
225 West Church
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Reed City Community Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
829 S Chestnut Suite B
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
238 W. Lincoln Street
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Gr: 4-5 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 5%
107 Bremer St
Tustin, MI 49688
(231) 829-3251
Tustin, MI 49688
(231) 829-3251
Gr: 3-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Osceola County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Osceola County, MI include Muskegon River Youth Home, Pineview Homes and Pine River Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Osceola County?
7 public high schools are located in Osceola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola County?
Osceola County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Osceola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Osceola County include: Evart High School vs. Reed City High School, Reed City High School vs. Evart High School
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