For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,862 students in Wexford County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Wexford County, MI are Cadillac Senior High School, Buckley Community Schools and Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wexford County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wexford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Wexford County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cadillac Senior 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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wexford County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cadillac Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Linden St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 907 students
Rank: #22.
Buckley Community Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 S 1st St
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Grades: PK-12
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
581 S Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Grades: 6-12
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Manton Consolidated High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6411
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6411
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Cadillac Innovation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9600 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #66.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2275
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2275
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: #77.
Highpoint Virtual Of Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Mesick Avenue
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Grades: PK-12
| 2,666 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wexford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Grades: 8
| 266 students
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1700 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Manton Alternative Education High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
105 5th Street
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-3630
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-3630
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
601 East North St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
581 South Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
210 East Mesick Ave
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9907 East 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wexford County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Wexford County, MI include Cadillac Senior High School, Buckley Community Schools and Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wexford County?
8 public high schools are located in Wexford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wexford County?
Wexford County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wexford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wexford County include: Manton Consolidated High School vs. Cadillac Senior High School, Cadillac Senior High School vs. Manton Consolidated High School, Manton Consolidated High School vs. Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
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