Delta County Schools & Education
Delta County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
27/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,745
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
27/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#54
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Delta County
Measured School Summary
Delta County faces educational challenges with a school score of 27/100 and a graduation rate of 84.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,745 per pupil, Delta County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% below the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Delta 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
15 public schools and 6 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
27/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #54 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
84.8%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,745
$649 below the state average
School coverage
15
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Delta County has 15 public schools across 6 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 Delta 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.
Review-carefully county
Delta County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#54
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below 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.
Escanaba Area Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
2,129 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Gladstone Area Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,490 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Rapid River Public Schools
Other grade structure
278 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Mid Peninsula School District
Other grade structure
191 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Escanaba Area Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. 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 Delta County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Delta County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Delta 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.
A Strong Educational Foundation in the U.P.
Delta County operates 15 public schools across six districts, supporting a total enrollment of 4,368 students. The system is well-balanced with five elementary schools and five high schools, ensuring students have clear pathways from early childhood through graduation. The infrastructure is entirely traditional public schools, with no charter options currently present.
Escanaba and Gladstone Anchor the County
Escanaba Area Public Schools is the largest district, serving 2,129 students across five schools. Gladstone Area Schools also plays a major role, managing four schools and 1,490 students. Together, these two districts provide the vast majority of educational services for the county's coastal communities.
Town-Based Learning with a Personal Touch
With ten schools located in town settings, Delta County offers a structured, accessible educational experience. The average school size is 312 students, though Escanaba JuniorSenior High stands out as a major regional hub with 1,100 students. This mix allows for both intimate elementary settings and a robust, high-activity secondary experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Delta County
Reported Enrollment
4,368
15 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Delta County
Escanaba Area Public Schools
Gladstone Area Schools
Rapid River Public Schools
Mid Peninsula School District
Big Bay De Noc School District
Delta-Schoolcraft ISD
15 Public Schools in Delta County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escanaba JuniorSenior High School | Profile | Escanaba Area Public Schools | ESCANABA, 49829Town: Remote | 6–12 | High | 1,100 |
| Escanaba Upper Elementary | Record | Escanaba Area Public Schools | ESCANABA, 49829Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 436 |
| Gladstone Area High School | Record | Gladstone Area Schools | GLADSTONE, 49837Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 430 |
| Cameron Elementary School | Record | Gladstone Area Schools | GLADSTONE, 49837Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 378 |
| James T Jones Elementary School | Record | Gladstone Area Schools | GLADSTONE, 49837Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 343 |
| Gladstone Area Middle School | Record | Gladstone Area Schools | GLADSTONE, 49837Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 339 |
| Lemmer Elementary School | Record | Escanaba Area Public Schools | ESCANABA, 49829Town: Remote | 1–2 | Primary | 283 |
| TriTownship School | Record | Rapid River Public Schools | Rapid River, 49878Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 278 |
| Webster Kindergarten Center | Record | Escanaba Area Public Schools | ESCANABA, 49829Town: Remote | KG | Primary | 224 |
| Mid Peninsula School | Record | Mid Peninsula School District | ROCK, 49880Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 191 |
| Big Bay De Noc School | Record | Big Bay De Noc School District | COOKS, 49817Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 176 |
| Escanaba Student Success Center | Record | Escanaba Area Public Schools | ESCANABA, 49829Town: Remote | 8–12 | Alternative | 86 |
| Learning Center | Record | Delta-Schoolcraft ISD | ESCANABA, 49829Town: Remote | PK–12 | Special Education | 77 |
| Bay Pines Center | Record | Michigan Department of Human Services | ESCANABA, 49829Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Special Education | 27 |
| DeltaSchoolcraft Area Center | Record | Delta-Schoolcraft ISD | Escanaba, 49829Town: Remote | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Escanaba JuniorSenior High School
Escanaba Area Public Schools
ESCANABA, 49829 / Town: Remote
Escanaba Upper Elementary
Escanaba Area Public Schools
ESCANABA, 49829 / Town: Remote
Gladstone Area High School
Gladstone Area Schools
GLADSTONE, 49837 / Rural: Fringe
Cameron Elementary School
Gladstone Area Schools
GLADSTONE, 49837 / Town: Remote
James T Jones Elementary School
Gladstone Area Schools
GLADSTONE, 49837 / Town: Remote
Gladstone Area Middle School
Gladstone Area Schools
GLADSTONE, 49837 / Town: Remote
Lemmer Elementary School
Escanaba Area Public Schools
ESCANABA, 49829 / Town: Remote
TriTownship School
Rapid River Public Schools
Rapid River, 49878 / Rural: Distant
Webster Kindergarten Center
Escanaba Area Public Schools
ESCANABA, 49829 / Town: Remote
Mid Peninsula School
Mid Peninsula School District
ROCK, 49880 / Rural: Distant
Big Bay De Noc School
Big Bay De Noc School District
COOKS, 49817 / Rural: Remote
Escanaba Student Success Center
Escanaba Area Public Schools
ESCANABA, 49829 / Town: Remote
Learning Center
Delta-Schoolcraft ISD
ESCANABA, 49829 / Town: Remote
Bay Pines Center
Michigan Department of Human Services
ESCANABA, 49829 / Rural: Fringe
DeltaSchoolcraft Area Center
Delta-Schoolcraft ISD
Escanaba, 49829 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,745
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Delta County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Delta County, Michigan?
Delta County operates 15 public schools across six districts, supporting a total enrollment of 4,368 students. The system is well-balanced with five elementary schools and five high schools, ensuring students have clear pathways from early childhood through graduation. The infrastructure is entirely traditional public schools, with no charter options currently present.
What are the major school districts in Delta County, Michigan?
Escanaba Area Public Schools is the largest district, serving 2,129 students across five schools. Gladstone Area Schools also plays a major role, managing four schools and 1,490 students. Together, these two districts provide the vast majority of educational services for the county's coastal communities.
What is the school experience like in Delta County?
With ten schools located in town settings, Delta County offers a structured, accessible educational experience. The average school size is 312 students, though Escanaba JuniorSenior High stands out as a major regional hub with 1,100 students. This mix allows for both intimate elementary settings and a robust, high-activity secondary experience.
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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.