For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,721 students in Emmet County, MI. The top ranked public high schools in Emmet County, MI are Harbor Springs High School, Petoskey High School and Concord Academy Petoskey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Emmet County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harbor Springs High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Emmet County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harbor Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 N Spring St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Petoskey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Hill St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2160
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2160
Grades: 9-12
| 861 students
Rank: #33.
Concord Academy Petoskey
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2468 Atkins Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6800
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6800
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Alanson Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Grades: PK-12
| 229 students
Rank: #55.
Pellston Middlehigh School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
172 N Park St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8201
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8201
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
Emmet County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2230 E. Mitchell Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Grades: PK-12
| 432 students
172 N. Park Street
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Taylor School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1515 Cemetery Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6937
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6937
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Emmet County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Emmet County, MI include Harbor Springs High School, Petoskey High School and Concord Academy Petoskey. Emmet County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Emmet County?
5 public high schools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Emmet County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Emmet County include: Harbor Springs High School vs. Petoskey High School, Petoskey High School vs. Harbor Springs High School, Pellston Middlehigh School vs. Harbor Springs High School
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