For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,877 students in 48843, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48843, MI are Pathway School, Hartland Virtual Academy and Parker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48843 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48843, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48843, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hartland Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Parker Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Wright Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Gr: K-8 | 1,011 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Highlander Way Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 N Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48843, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48843, MI include Pathway School, Hartland Virtual Academy and Parker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48843?
4 public middle schools are located in 48843.
What is the racial composition of students in 48843?
48843 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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