For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 837 students in Wayland, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayland, MI are Wayland High School and Career Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayland, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wayland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Wayland, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayland 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 14% 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 Wayland, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Career Connections Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Wayland, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Environmental Education Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
3400 Second Street
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Gr: Inquire with school
Wayland Young Adult Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
118 West Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayland, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayland, MI include Wayland High School and Career Connections Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Wayland?
2 public high schools are located in Wayland.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayland?
Wayland public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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