Dickinson County Schools & Education
Dickinson 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
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,519
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
27/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#55
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dickinson County
Measured School Summary
Dickinson County faces educational challenges with a school score of 27/100 and a graduation rate of 85.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,519 per pupil, Dickinson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% below the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dickinson 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
14 public schools and 5 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 #55 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
85.8%
3.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,519
$875 below the state average
School coverage
14
5 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
Dickinson County has 14 public schools across 5 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 Dickinson 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
Dickinson 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
#55
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.
Breitung Township School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,972 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Iron Mountain Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
756 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools
Elementary to high school visible
592 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
North Dickinson County Schools
Other grade structure
260 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Iron Mountain 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 Dickinson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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.
Precision Education in Iron Mountain
Dickinson County manages 14 public schools across five districts, serving 3,636 students. The system is thoughtfully organized with three elementary, four middle, and four high schools. Like many of its neighbors, the county focuses on traditional public school districts without any charter school presence.
Breitung Township Leads Regional Enrollment
Breitung Township School District is the largest in the county, educating 1,972 students across just three schools. Iron Mountain Public Schools also provides essential services, managing five schools for 756 students. Norway-Vulcan Area Schools serves the eastern portion of the county with an additional three campuses.
Town-Centered Schools with Large Primary Hubs
Most students attend school in town settings, as 10 of the 14 campuses are located in developed areas. The average school size is 280 students, providing a intimate feel for most grades. Woodland Elementary is the largest school in the county, serving 805 students in a centralized primary environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Dickinson County
Reported Enrollment
3,636
14 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Dickinson County
Breitung Township School District
Iron Mountain Public Schools
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools
North Dickinson County Schools
Dickinson-Iron ISD
14 Public Schools in Dickinson 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary School | Record | Breitung Township School District | KINGSFORD, 49802Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 805 |
| Kingsford High School | Record | Breitung Township School District | KINGSFORD, 49802Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 591 |
| Kingsford Middle School | Record | Breitung Township School District | KINGSFORD, 49802Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 576 |
| Norway Elementary School | Record | Norway-Vulcan Area Schools | NORWAY, 49870Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 273 |
| North Dickinson School | Record | North Dickinson County Schools | FELCH, 49831Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 260 |
| Iron Mountain High School | Record | Iron Mountain Public Schools | IRON MOUNTAIN, 49801Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 253 |
| North Elementary School | Record | Iron Mountain Public Schools | IRON MOUNTAIN, 49801Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 238 |
| Norway High School | Record | Norway-Vulcan Area Schools | NORWAY, 49870Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 177 |
| Vulcan Middle School | Record | Norway-Vulcan Area Schools | NORWAY, 49870Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 142 |
| IMK Community Education | Record | Iron Mountain Public Schools | IRON MOUNTAIN, 49801Town: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 94 |
| Central Middle School | Record | Iron Mountain Public Schools | IRON MOUNTAIN, 49801Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 87 |
| East Elementary School | Record | Iron Mountain Public Schools | IRON MOUNTAIN, 49801Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 84 |
| DickinsonIron Special Education | Record | Dickinson-Iron ISD | KINGSFORD, 49802Town: Remote | PK–12 | Special Education | 56 |
| DickinsonIron Tech Ed Center | Record | Dickinson-Iron ISD | KINGSFORD, 49802Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Woodland Elementary School
Breitung Township School District
KINGSFORD, 49802 / Town: Remote
Kingsford High School
Breitung Township School District
KINGSFORD, 49802 / Town: Remote
Kingsford Middle School
Breitung Township School District
KINGSFORD, 49802 / Town: Remote
Norway Elementary School
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools
NORWAY, 49870 / Rural: Fringe
North Dickinson School
North Dickinson County Schools
FELCH, 49831 / Rural: Remote
Iron Mountain High School
Iron Mountain Public Schools
IRON MOUNTAIN, 49801 / Town: Remote
North Elementary School
Iron Mountain Public Schools
IRON MOUNTAIN, 49801 / Town: Remote
Vulcan Middle School
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools
NORWAY, 49870 / Rural: Fringe
IMK Community Education
Iron Mountain Public Schools
IRON MOUNTAIN, 49801 / Town: Remote
Central Middle School
Iron Mountain Public Schools
IRON MOUNTAIN, 49801 / Town: Remote
East Elementary School
Iron Mountain Public Schools
IRON MOUNTAIN, 49801 / Town: Remote
DickinsonIron Special Education
Dickinson-Iron ISD
KINGSFORD, 49802 / Town: Remote
DickinsonIron Tech Ed Center
Dickinson-Iron ISD
KINGSFORD, 49802 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,519
State avg $7,394
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Dickinson County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Michigan counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Michigan?
How should I read the school score in Dickinson County?
What is the graduation rate in Dickinson County?
How much does Dickinson County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Dickinson County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dickinson County, Michigan?
Dickinson County manages 14 public schools across five districts, serving 3,636 students. The system is thoughtfully organized with three elementary, four middle, and four high schools. Like many of its neighbors, the county focuses on traditional public school districts without any charter school presence.
What are the major school districts in Dickinson County, Michigan?
Breitung Township School District is the largest in the county, educating 1,972 students across just three schools. Iron Mountain Public Schools also provides essential services, managing five schools for 756 students. Norway-Vulcan Area Schools serves the eastern portion of the county with an additional three campuses.
What is the school experience like in Dickinson County?
Most students attend school in town settings, as 10 of the 14 campuses are located in developed areas. The average school size is 280 students, providing a intimate feel for most grades. Woodland Elementary is the largest school in the county, serving 805 students in a centralized primary environment.
Counties with Similar School Profile
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.