Top 10 Best Wayne County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 260 public middle schools serving 122,330 students in Wayne County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MI are Dearborn Stem Middle School, Jo Brighton Skills Center and The Lincoln Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dearborn Stem Middle School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Jo Brighton Skills Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Grades: 4-12
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
891 Goddard St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Rank: #44.
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
48484 N Territorial Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 459-6149
Grades: K-8
| 793 students
Rank: #55.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1042 S Mill St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4950
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #66.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
775 N Center St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 344-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #77.
Meads Mill Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16700 Franklin Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 344-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #88.
Canton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Grades: K-8
| 703 students
Rank: #99.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Grades: K-8
| 779 students
Rank: #1010.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,859 students
Rank: #1111.
Plymouth High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8400 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,931 students
Rank: #1212.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8415 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2850
Grades: 6-12
| 1,890 students
Rank: #1313.
Keidan Special Education Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4441 Collingwood St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-9400
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Rank: #1414.
Pccs Middle Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
454 S Harvey St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4929
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Rank: #1515.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grades: 5-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1616.
Ivywood Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14356 Genoa Ct
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 207-1757
Grades: K-8
| 574 students
Rank: #1717.
West Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
44401 W Ann Arbor Trl
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #1818.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15430 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 529 students
Rank: #1919.
Keystone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
47925 Bemis Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9470
Grades: PK-8
| 629 students
Rank: #2020.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46081 Ann Arbor Rd W
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-2770
Grades: 1-8
| 828 students
Rank: #2121.
Madison School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Grades: PK-12
| 154 students
Rank: #2222.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3085 S Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Grades: K-8
| 815 students
Rank: #2323.
Moses Field Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Sheridan St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Grades: PK-8
| 66 students
Rank: #2424.
Frost Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14041 Stark Rd
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2670
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #2525.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16200 Newburgh Rd
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2675
Grades: 7-8
| 656 students
Rank: #2626.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: #2727.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46250 Cherry Hill Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-7600
Grades: K-8
| 844 students
Rank: #2828.
Canton Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46610 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Grades: 7-12
| 624 students
Rank: #2929.
Pembroke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19940 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 243-0092
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #3030.
Hamtramck Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11420 Conant St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-7312
Grades: K-8
| 548 students
Rank: #3131.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #32 - 4132. - 41.
Capstone Academy Charter School Sda South Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: #32 - 4132. - 41.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1326 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 831-3510
Grades: 6-12
| 135 students
Rank: #32 - 4132. - 41.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Grades: 5-12
| 44 students
Rank: #32 - 4132. - 41.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
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Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
29193 Beech St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Grades: 9
| 196 students
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 9-11
| 206 students
16418 West Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
28500 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 641-1312
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3056 Hanley St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
14213 Whitcomb Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 860 students
300 South Henry Ruff Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Grades: K-8
| 341 students
330 Glendale St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Grades: 4-12
| 136 students
28201 Lyndon Street
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2685
Grades: K-6
| 350 students
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
19499 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
(313) 625-4700
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Grades: PK-12
| 898 students
14595 Heyden
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Grades: K-9
| 673 students
11100 North Haggerty Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6801
Grades: PK
| n/a students
11100 North Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 69 students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Grades: 3-5
| 453 students
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MI include Dearborn Stem Middle School, Jo Brighton Skills Center and The Lincoln Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
260 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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