For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,489 students in Antrim County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Antrim County, MI are Elk Rapids High School, Sunrise Academy and Ellsworth Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antrim County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Antrim County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Antrim County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elk Rapids 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Antrim County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Rapids High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Ellsworth Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Grades: PK-12
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Bellaire Middlehigh School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
Rank: #55.
Mancelona High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8551
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8551
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Central Lake Public Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3341
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3341
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Rank: #77.
North Central Academy Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5055 Corey Rd
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 584-2080
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 584-2080
Grades: K-12
| 165 students
Antrim County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 W. Forest Home Avenue
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Grades: 6-12
| 319 students
5858 Davis Street
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Antrim County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Antrim County, MI include Elk Rapids High School, Sunrise Academy and Ellsworth Community School.
How many public high schools are located in Antrim County?
7 public high schools are located in Antrim County.
What is the racial composition of students in Antrim County?
Antrim County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Antrim County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Antrim County include: Bellaire Middlehigh School vs. Central Lake Public Schools, Central Lake Public Schools vs. Bellaire Middlehigh School, Ellsworth Community School vs. Central Lake Public Schools
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