For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 2,692 students in Hillsdale County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsdale County, MI are Horizon Alternative School, Jonesville Pathways and Jonesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsdale County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Hillsdale County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Hillsdale County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Camdenfrontier K12 School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Hillsdale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jonesville Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Wright St
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-7304
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Jonesville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
460 Adrian Rd
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-9934
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-9934
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 W Hallett Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Grades: K-12
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #66.
Camdenfrontier K12 School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4971 W Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Grades: K-12
| 477 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hillsdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Reading High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Chestnut St
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2142
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2142
Grades: 7-12
| 303 students
Rank: #99.
Pittsford Area High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9304 Hamilton Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3481
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3481
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Knowles Rd
North Adams, MI 49262
(517) 689-1701
North Adams, MI 49262
(517) 689-1701
Grades: 6-12
| 181 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Waldron Area Schools
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Grades: K-12
| 222 students
Rank: #1212.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Williams St
Litchfield, MI 49252
(517) 542-2386
Litchfield, MI 49252
(517) 542-2386
Grades: 6-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsdale Area Career Center
Vocational School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1881
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1881
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Hillsdale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 South Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
59 South Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4971 W. Montgomery Road
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Dean Jennings Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Hillsdale County Online Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5860
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5860
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
310 West Bacon St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Hillsdale Isd Local Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lochaven Center For Community Advancement (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Barnard St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
The Manor (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
115 East St
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-2151
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-2151
Grades: 2-12
| 50 students
113 East Fayette St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2717
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2717
Grades: K
| n/a students
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hillsdale County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsdale County, MI include Horizon Alternative School, Jonesville Pathways and Jonesville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hillsdale County?
13 public high schools are located in Hillsdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale County?
Hillsdale County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hillsdale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hillsdale County include: Jonesville High School vs. Hillsdale High School, Reading High School vs. Jonesville High School, Hillsdale High School vs. Jonesville High School
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