For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 522 students in 49454, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 49454, MI are Gateway To Success Academy and Mason County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49454 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49454, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49454 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mason County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49454, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gateway To Success Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
526 N Scottville Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-0922
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-0922
Grades: 6-12
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
Mason County Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Broadway Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
49454, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Journey Junior/senior High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1916 West Us Highway 10 31
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5700
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
4171 N. Stiles Rd.
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4171 N. Stiles Road
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
West Shore Esd Career Technical Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
3000 N Stiles Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-6211
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-6211
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 49454, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 49454, MI include Gateway To Success Academy and Mason County Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 49454?
2 public high schools are located in 49454.
What is the racial composition of students in 49454?
49454 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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