For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,753 students in Roscommon County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Roscommon County, MI are Coor Special Educational Center, Houghton Lake Community Education and Roscommon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roscommon County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Roscommon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Roscommon County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roscommon High School, with 85-89% 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 and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Roscommon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coor Special Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11051 N Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9583
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9583
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Houghton Lake Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 Cloverleaf Ln
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #33.
Roscommon High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10600 Oakwood Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6675
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6675
Grades: 7-12
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4433 W Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2035
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2035
Grades: 7-12
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Charlton Heston Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 N Saint Helen Rd
Saint Helen, MI 48656
(989) 632-3390
Saint Helen, MI 48656
(989) 632-3390
Grades: PK-12
| 752 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coor Atic Advanced Technical Innovation Center
Vocational School
299h W Sunset Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-5000
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Roscommon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11051 North Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9520
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4451 West Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Coor Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
11051 North Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9558
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9558
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Gerrish-higgins Alternative Education (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10113 E. Airport
Saint Helen, MI 48656
(989) 389-4751
Saint Helen, MI 48656
(989) 389-4751
Grades: Inquire with school
| 23 students
1015 Short Drive
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-8208
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-8208
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6300 South Reserve Rd
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-5368
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-5368
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 319
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-2091
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-2091
Grades: 3-5
| 339 students
Rooc Incorporated (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
11051 North Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9542
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9542
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1740 W Maplehurst Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6884
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6884
Grades: PK
| n/a students
500 Lake St
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-4775
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-4775
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Transition Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
606 Lake St
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9542
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9542
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roscommon County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Roscommon County, MI include Coor Special Educational Center, Houghton Lake Community Education and Roscommon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roscommon County?
6 public high schools are located in Roscommon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roscommon County?
Roscommon County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Roscommon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Roscommon County include: Houghton Lake Jrsr High School vs. Roscommon High School, Roscommon High School vs. Houghton Lake Jrsr High School, Charlton Heston Academy vs. Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
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