For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,373 students in Delta County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Delta County, MI are Learning Center, Gladstone Area High School and Bay Pines Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delta County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Delta County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Delta County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gladstone Area 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 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Delta County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Gladstone Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 State Highway M35
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9200
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Bay Pines Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 N 30th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Tritownship School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10070 Us Highway 2
Rapid River, MI 49878
(906) 474-6411
Rapid River, MI 49878
(906) 474-6411
Gr: K-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Gr: 6-12 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Gr: 8-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 104:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Mid Peninsula School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5055 Saint Nicholas 31st Rd
Rock, MI 49880
(906) 359-4390
Rock, MI 49880
(906) 359-4390
Gr: K-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Deltaschoolcraft Area Center
Vocational School
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Delta County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Delta County, MI include Learning Center, Gladstone Area High School and Bay Pines Center.
How many public high schools are located in Delta County?
9 public high schools are located in Delta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delta County?
Delta County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Delta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Delta County include: Gladstone Area High School vs. Escanaba Juniorsenior High School, Escanaba Juniorsenior High School vs. Gladstone Area High School, Tritownship School vs. Mid Peninsula School
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