For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,513 students in Cheboygan County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cheboygan County, MI are Mackinaw City K12 School, Cop Esd Programs and Cheboygan Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheboygan County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Cheboygan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cheboygan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mackinaw City K12 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 W Central Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-8211
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-8211
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Cheboygan Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Gr: 3-10 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Cheboygan Area High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Gr: 8-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Inland Lakes Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wolverine Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13131 Brook St
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231) 525-8201
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231) 525-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Inverness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cheboygan County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cheboygan County, MI include Mackinaw City K12 School, Cop Esd Programs and Cheboygan Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cheboygan County?
7 public middle schools are located in Cheboygan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheboygan County?
Cheboygan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cheboygan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cheboygan County include: Inland Lakes Secondary School vs. Wolverine Middlehigh School
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