For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,636 students in Dickinson County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 212 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Dickinson County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, MI are Norway Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Dickinsoniron Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dickinson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 W Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2685
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2685
Grades: K-4
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
Dickinsoniron Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: #44.
Kingsford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
431 Hamilton Ave
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2670
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 5th St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2626
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2626
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
Rank: #66.
Iron Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #77.
Imk Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E E St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Grades: K-12
| 94 students
Rank: #88.
Kingsford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 Hamilton Ave
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2680
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2680
Grades: 5-8
| 576 students
Rank: #99.
Norway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9542
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9542
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #1010.
North Dickinson School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
W6588 State Highway M69
Felch, MI 49831
(906) 542-9281
Felch, MI 49831
(906) 542-9281
Grades: K-12
| 260 students
Rank: #1111.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Grades: 5-6
| 84 students
Rank: #1212.
Vulcan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9563
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9563
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
dickinsoniron tech Educational center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
300 North Blvd
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2697
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2697
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
301 West Hughitt St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2620
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2620
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
245 North Balsam St
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2690
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, MI include Norway Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Dickinsoniron Special Education.
How many public schools are located in Dickinson County?
14 public schools are located in Dickinson County.
What percentage of students in Dickinson County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Dickinson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dickinson County include: Vulcan Middle School vs. Kingsford Middle School, Iron Mountain High School vs. Kingsford High School, Norway High School vs. Kingsford High School
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