For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,857 students in Wexford County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Wexford County, MI are Cadillac Senior High School, Buckley Community Schools and Manton Consolidated High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wexford County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wexford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Wexford County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cadillac Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wexford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cadillac Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Linden St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Buckley Community Schools
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 S 1st St
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Gr: PK-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Manton Consolidated High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6411
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6411
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
581 S Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Gr: 6-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Cadillac Innovation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Highpoint Virtual Of Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Mesick Avenue
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Gr: PK-12 | 2,666 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Career Center
Vocational School
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Gr: 9-12
Wexford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Gr: 8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Gr: 9-12
Manton Alternative Education High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
105 5th Street
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-3630
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-3630
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 8%
601 East North St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
581 South Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Gr: 9-12
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wexford County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Wexford County, MI include Cadillac Senior High School, Buckley Community Schools and Manton Consolidated High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wexford County?
8 public high schools are located in Wexford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wexford County?
Wexford County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wexford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wexford County include: Manton Consolidated High School vs. Cadillac Senior High School, Cadillac Senior High School vs. Manton Consolidated High School, Manton Consolidated High School vs. Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
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