For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,029 students in Cass County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, MI are Edwardsburg High School, Pathfinders Alternative Education and North Pointe Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Cass County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edwardsburg High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edwardsburg High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
69358 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1044
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1044
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Pathfinders Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
North Pointe Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 Orchard St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Cassopolis Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22721 Diamond Cove St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0536
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0536
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Marcellus High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-5081
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-5081
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69410 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1068
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1068
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Volinia Outcome Base School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54080 Gards Prairie Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Brookside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Union High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Prairie Ronde St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4420
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Cassopolis High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22721 Diamond Cove St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-5733
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-5733
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, MI include Edwardsburg High School, Pathfinders Alternative Education and North Pointe Center.
How many public high schools are located in Cass County?
10 public high schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cass County include: Union High School vs. Cassopolis High School, Cassopolis High School vs. Marcellus High School, Edwardsburg High School vs. Marcellus High School
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