For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,360 students in Otsego County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Otsego County, MI are Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, Johannesburglewiston High School and Vanderbilt Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Otsego County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Otsego County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johannesburglewiston 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 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 Otsego County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Livingston Blvd
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0969
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0969
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: #22.
Johannesburglewiston High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-4420
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Vanderbilt Area School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
947 Donovan St
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Rank: #44.
Alba School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Elm St
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 584-2000
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 584-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Otsego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2473 Ray Street
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 546-3311
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 546-3311
Grades: PK-3
| 56 students
Gaylord Academic Support Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
615 South Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Gaylord Virtual Instruction Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
615 S Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Vanderbilt Area School Alternative Ed. (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
947 Donovan Street
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Otsego County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Otsego County, MI include Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, Johannesburglewiston High School and Vanderbilt Area School.
How many public high schools are located in Otsego County?
4 public high schools are located in Otsego County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County?
Otsego 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 Otsego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Otsego County include: Johannesburglewiston High School vs. Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg vs. Johannesburglewiston High School
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