Top 10 Best Livingston County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 7,946 students in Livingston County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, MI are Brighton High School, Pathway School and Hartland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Livingston County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brighton High School, with 98% 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 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Livingston County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighton High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7878 Brighton Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #22.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Hartland High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10635 Dunham Rd
Hartland, MI 48353
(810) 626-2200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,655 students
Rank: #44.
Hartland Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
The Link A Pathway To Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2130 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #77.
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1032 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 225-9940
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #88.
Kensington Woods Schools
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9501 Pettys Road
Lakeland, MI 48143
(517) 545-0828
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #99.
Howell High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,919 students
Rank: #1010.
Fowlerville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 N Grand Ave
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #1111.
Pinckney Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10255 Dexter Pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #1212.
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 N Grand Ave
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1313.
Flextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7707 Conference Center Dr
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 844-3366
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #1414.
Bridge Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Church St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4046
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1515.
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Livingston County, MI

Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1403 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7677 West Sharpe Rd
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6201
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
1425 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Grades: PK
| n/a students
10564 Learning Lane
Hamburg, MI 48139
(810) 225-6900
Grades: K-4
| 208 students
1400 W. Grand River
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6280
Grades: Inquire with school
| 93 students
126 Webb Street
Gregory, MI 48137
(734) 498-2883
Grades: K
| 120 students
450 North Hibbard St
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6027
Grades: PK
| n/a students
9501 Pettys Dr
Lakeland, MI 48143
(810) 225-6700
Grades: K-3
| 239 students
1010 State St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4400
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 234-6477
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1425 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
850 Spencer Road
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3800
Grades: K
| 550 students
450 N. Hibbard Street
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6004
Grades: 5-6
| 451 students
10255 Dexter Pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
400 Wright Rd.
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2045 Bradley Road
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-9556
Grades: Inquire with school
| 28 students
935 West M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5800
Grades: K-4
| 212 students
1413 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-6760
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
861 East Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6283
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
P.o. Box 48
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-3950
Grades: PK
| n/a students
10355 Citation Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(734) 794-0218
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, MI include Brighton High School, Pathway School and Hartland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Livingston County?
15 public high schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston 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 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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