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Huron County Schools & Education

School Score

50/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,703

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,394

School Score

50/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 35/100

State Score Position

#11

of 83 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Huron County

Measured School Summary

Huron County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.7%.

Funding Context

At $7,703 per pupil, Huron County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 42% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Huron 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

26 public schools and 14 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

50/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.

Completion

88.7%

6.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,703

$309 above the state average

School coverage

26

14 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

Huron County has 26 public schools across 14 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.

Parent decision brief

What Huron 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

Huron 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

#11

of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools

Elementary to high school visible

936 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Bad Axe Public Schools

Elementary and high visible

887 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Unionville-Sebewaing Area S.D.

Elementary to high school visible

678 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Ubly Community Schools

Elementary and high visible

606 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Bad Axe Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Huron County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Huron 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 Huron 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.

Extensive District Network in the Thumb

Huron County operates a high number of districts (14) relative to its student population of 4,435. This network includes 26 public schools, with a strong emphasis on elementary education through 12 dedicated schools.

Laker and Bad Axe Public Schools

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools is the largest district with 936 students, while Bad Axe Public Schools serves 887. All 26 schools are traditional public institutions, as there are currently no charter schools in the county.

Deeply Rural and Exceptionally Small

With 22 of 26 schools located in rural areas, the average school size is a mere 177 students. This creates one of the most intimate educational environments in Michigan, where even the largest school, Bad Axe High, has only 413 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

26

in Huron County

Reported Enrollment

4,435

26 schools reporting

School Districts

14

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary12
Middle3
High8
Other3

14 School Districts in Huron County

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools

3 schools
936 students

Bad Axe Public Schools

4 schools
887 students

Unionville-Sebewaing Area S.D.

3 schools
678 students

Ubly Community Schools

2 schools
606 students

Harbor Beach Community Schools

3 schools
491 students

North Huron School District

1 school
318 students

Caseville Public Schools

1 school
221 students

Owendale-Gagetown Area School District

2 schools
151 students

Huron ISD

2 schools
39 students

Sigel Township S/D #3F

1 school
34 students

26 Public Schools in Huron 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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 26 matching schools

Bad Axe High School

Bad Axe Public Schools

BAD AXE, 48413 / Town: Remote

Record7–12High413 students

Laker Elementary

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools

PIGEON, 48755 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary401 students

North Huron School

North Huron School District

KINDE, 48445 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–12Other318 students

Ubly Community JrSr High School

Ubly Community Schools

UBLY, 48475 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High317 students

UnionvilleSebewaing Elem School

Unionville-Sebewaing Area S.D.

UNIONVILLE, 48767 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary298 students

Laker High School

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools

PIGEON, 48755 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High296 students

Ubly Community Elementary School

Ubly Community Schools

UBLY, 48475 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary289 students

Laker Middle School

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools

PIGEON, 48755 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle239 students

UnionvilleSebewaing High School

Unionville-Sebewaing Area S.D.

SEBEWAING, 48759 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High238 students

Bad Axe Middle School

Bad Axe Public Schools

BAD AXE, 48413 / Town: Remote

Record3–6Primary224 students

Caseville School K12

Caseville Public Schools

Caseville, 48725 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other221 students

Harbor Beach Community High School

Harbor Beach Community Schools

HARBOR BEACH, 48441 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High212 students

Bad Axe Elementary School

Bad Axe Public Schools

BAD AXE, 48413 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–2Primary204 students

Harbor Beach Elementary School

Harbor Beach Community Schools

HARBOR BEACH, 48441 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary175 students

UnionvilleSebewaing Middle School

Unionville-Sebewaing Area S.D.

SEBEWAING, 48759 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle142 students

Harbor Beach Middle School

Harbor Beach Community Schools

HARBOR BEACH, 48441 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle104 students

OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School

Owendale-Gagetown Area School District

OWENDALE, 48754 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High82 students

OwendaleGagetown Elementary School

Owendale-Gagetown Area School District

OWENDALE, 48754 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary69 students

Ascent High School

Bad Axe Public Schools

BAD AXE, 48413 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative46 students

Huron Learning Center

Huron ISD

BAD AXE, 48413 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–12Special Education39 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,703

State avg $7,394

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Michigan counties have the highest graduation rates?
Alcona County (95.0%), Alger County (95.0%), and Schoolcraft County (95.0%) currently lead Michigan among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Michigan?
Across Michigan counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,394. The highest current county values are Keweenaw County ($18,000), Lake County ($10,369), and Leelanau County ($9,877). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Huron County?
Huron County has a school score of 50/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Huron County?
The high school graduation rate in Huron County is 88.7%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Huron County spend per student?
Huron County spends $7,703 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Huron County, Michigan — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Huron County, Michigan?

Huron County operates a high number of districts (14) relative to its student population of 4,435. This network includes 26 public schools, with a strong emphasis on elementary education through 12 dedicated schools.

What are the major school districts in Huron County, Michigan?

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools is the largest district with 936 students, while Bad Axe Public Schools serves 887. All 26 schools are traditional public institutions, as there are currently no charter schools in the county.

What is the school experience like in Huron County?

With 22 of 26 schools located in rural areas, the average school size is a mere 177 students. This creates one of the most intimate educational environments in Michigan, where even the largest school, Bad Axe High, has only 413 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.