For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,811 students in Gratiot County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gratiot County, MI are Ithaca High School, Ashley Middle School and Giresd Center Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gratiot County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Gratiot County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gratiot County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ithaca High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 N Union St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Gr: 7-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ashley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 N New St
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-4000
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-4000
Gr: 5-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Pine Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Breckenridge Middlehigh School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wright St
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Ts Nurnberger Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Union St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5155
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5155
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gratiot County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gratiot County, MI include Ithaca High School, Ashley Middle School and Giresd Center Programs.
How many public middle schools are located in Gratiot County?
8 public middle schools are located in Gratiot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gratiot County?
Gratiot County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Gratiot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gratiot County include: Breckenridge Middlehigh School vs. Ithaca High School, Ithaca High School vs. Breckenridge Middlehigh School
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