For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 925 students in Iron County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Iron County, MI are Forest Park School and West Iron County Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Iron County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Iron County Middle 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 11% 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 Iron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Park School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Forest Pkwy
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 214-4695
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 214-4695
Grades: PK-12
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
West Iron County Middle High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Grades: 6-12
| 438 students
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A.c.e. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
611 Jefferson Street
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2355
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
3257 Highway Us-2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Grades: K-1
| 156 students
3256 E. U.s. 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Grades: K
| 31 students
3259 Us Hwy 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Grades: 5-6
| 124 students
Orion Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
801 Forest Parkway
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 875-6761
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 875-6761
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Iron County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Iron County, MI include Forest Park School and West Iron County Middle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Iron County?
2 public high schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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