For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 933 students in Rockwood, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rockwood, MI are Shumate Middle School and Lakeshore Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwood, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Rockwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rockwood, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shumate Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30448 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Gr: K-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rockwood, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Downriver High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
33211 Mccann Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7080
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7080
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Gibraltar Early Child Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
21762 Harding St
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7070
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7070
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rockwood, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rockwood, MI include Shumate Middle School and Lakeshore Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rockwood?
2 public middle schools are located in Rockwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwood?
Rockwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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