Baraga County Schools & Education
Baraga County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,092
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#15
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Baraga County
Measured School Summary
Baraga County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.8%.
Funding Context
Baraga County spends $8,092 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 31% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Baraga County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
85.8%
3.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,092
$698 above the state average
School coverage
4
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Baraga County has 4 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Baraga County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Baraga County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#15
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
L'Anse Area Schools
Other grade structure
513 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Baraga Area Schools
Other grade structure
317 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Arvon Township School District
Elementary school only in this slice
10 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Arvon Township School District is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Baraga County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Baraga County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Baraga County, Michigan
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small Schools in the Upper Peninsula
Baraga County manages 840 students through four public schools and three school districts. The infrastructure is characterized by multi-grade schools that often serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade on one campus.
Leading the State in Educational Investment
Baraga County spends $8,092 per pupil, which is nearly $700 more than the Michigan state average. This investment supports an 85.8% graduation rate, well above the state's 82.5% benchmark.
L'Anse and Baraga Area Schools
L'Anse Area Schools is the largest provider with 513 students, followed by Baraga Area Schools with 317. The county focuses on traditional public education and does not host any charter schools.
An Intimate Rural Learning Atmosphere
All four county schools are in rural locales, creating a small-town atmosphere where every student is known by name. The enrollment varies dramatically, from 513 at L'Anse Area School to just 10 students at Arvon Township School.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Baraga County
Reported Enrollment
840
4 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Baraga County
L'Anse Area Schools
Baraga Area Schools
Arvon Township School District
4 Public Schools in Baraga County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAnse Area School | Record | L'Anse Area Schools | LANSE, 49946Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 513 |
| Baraga School | Record | Baraga Area Schools | BARAGA, 49908Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 317 |
| Arvon Township School | Record | Arvon Township School District | SKANEE, 49962Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 10 |
| Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility | Record | Michigan Department of Corrections | BARAGA, 49908Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Arvon Township School
Arvon Township School District
SKANEE, 49962 / Rural: Remote
Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility
Michigan Department of Corrections
BARAGA, 49908 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,092
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Baraga County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Baraga County, Michigan?
Baraga County manages 840 students through four public schools and three school districts. The infrastructure is characterized by multi-grade schools that often serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade on one campus.
How do schools in Baraga County perform academically?
Baraga County spends $8,092 per pupil, which is nearly $700 more than the Michigan state average. This investment supports an 85.8% graduation rate, well above the state's 82.5% benchmark.
What are the major school districts in Baraga County, Michigan?
L'Anse Area Schools is the largest provider with 513 students, followed by Baraga Area Schools with 317. The county focuses on traditional public education and does not host any charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Baraga County?
All four county schools are in rural locales, creating a small-town atmosphere where every student is known by name. The enrollment varies dramatically, from 513 at L'Anse Area School to just 10 students at Arvon Township School.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.