For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 713 students in Ogemaw County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ogemaw County, MI are Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County and Surline Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogemaw County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ogemaw County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ogemaw County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2479 S M 76
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Surline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140
Gr: 5-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ogemaw County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ogemaw County, MI include Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County and Surline Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ogemaw County?
2 public middle schools are located in Ogemaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ogemaw County?
Ogemaw County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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