For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,620 students in Southgate, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Southgate, MI are Southgate Anderson High School and Asher School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southgate, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Southgate have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Southgate, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southgate Anderson High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Southgate, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southgate Anderson High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15475 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4611
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Asher School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Day Treatment Center
Special Education School
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(313) 551-2790
Southgate, MI 48195
(313) 551-2790
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Southgate, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Southgate, MI include Southgate Anderson High School and Asher School.
How many public high schools are located in Southgate?
3 public high schools are located in Southgate.
What is the racial composition of students in Southgate?
Southgate public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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