Iosco County Schools & Education
Iosco County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
74.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
74.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,651
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#77
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Iosco County
Measured School Summary
Iosco County faces educational challenges with a school score of 16/100 and a graduation rate of 74.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,651 per pupil, Iosco County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 54% below the Michigan average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Iosco 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
11 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
16/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #77 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
74.6%
7.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,651
$743 below the state average
School coverage
11
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
Iosco County has 11 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 Iosco 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
Iosco 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
#77
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
Oscoda Area Schools
Elementary and high visible
1,149 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Tawas Area Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,136 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools
Elementary and high visible
689 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Hale Area Schools
Other grade structure
343 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Tawas Area Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Iosco County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Iosco County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Iosco 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.
Cozy Rural School Infrastructure
Iosco County maintains a focused education network of 11 public schools across 6 districts. These schools serve a total of 3,563 students, primarily through 3 elementary and 5 high school facilities.
Tawas and Oscoda Anchor the County
Oscoda Area Schools and Tawas Area Schools are the primary districts, serving 1,149 and 1,136 students respectively. One charter school operates in the county, representing about 9% of the total school landscape.
A Purely Rural Learning Experience
Every single school in Iosco County is classified as rural, offering students a consistent environment and an average school size of 356. Richardson Elementary is the largest individual campus with 672 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Iosco County
Reported Enrollment
3,563
11 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
1
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Iosco County
Oscoda Area Schools
Tawas Area Schools
Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools
Hale Area Schools
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County
Iosco RESA
11 Public Schools in Iosco 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Elementary School | Record | Oscoda Area Schools | Oscoda, 48750Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 672 |
| Oscoda Area High School | Record | Oscoda Area Schools | Oscoda, 48750Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 477 |
| Clara B Bolen Elementary School | Record | Tawas Area Schools | TAWAS CITY, 48763Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 434 |
| WhittemorePrescott Area Elementary | Record | Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools | WHITTEMORE, 48770Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 368 |
| Tawas Area Middle School | Record | Tawas Area Schools | TAWAS CITY, 48763Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 356 |
| Tawas Area High School | Record | Tawas Area Schools | TAWAS CITY, 48763Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 346 |
| Hale Area School | Record | Hale Area Schools | HALE, 48739Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 343 |
| WhittemorePrescott JrSr High School | Record | Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools | Whittemore, 48770Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 321 |
| Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County | Record | Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County | TAWAS CITY, 48763Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Charter | 205 |
| Iosco RESA Special Education | Record | Iosco RESA | TAWAS CITY, 48763Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Special Education | 41 |
| Career and Technical Education Center | Record | Iosco RESA | TAWAS CITY, 48763Rural: Distant | 11–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Richardson Elementary School
Oscoda Area Schools
Oscoda, 48750 / Rural: Fringe
Clara B Bolen Elementary School
Tawas Area Schools
TAWAS CITY, 48763 / Rural: Fringe
WhittemorePrescott Area Elementary
Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools
WHITTEMORE, 48770 / Rural: Remote
Tawas Area Middle School
Tawas Area Schools
TAWAS CITY, 48763 / Rural: Fringe
WhittemorePrescott JrSr High School
Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools
Whittemore, 48770 / Rural: Remote
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County
TAWAS CITY, 48763 / Rural: Fringe
Iosco RESA Special Education
Iosco RESA
TAWAS CITY, 48763 / Rural: Distant
Career and Technical Education Center
Iosco RESA
TAWAS CITY, 48763 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,651
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Iosco County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Iosco County, Michigan?
Iosco County maintains a focused education network of 11 public schools across 6 districts. These schools serve a total of 3,563 students, primarily through 3 elementary and 5 high school facilities.
What are the major school districts in Iosco County, Michigan?
Oscoda Area Schools and Tawas Area Schools are the primary districts, serving 1,149 and 1,136 students respectively. One charter school operates in the county, representing about 9% of the total school landscape.
What is the school experience like in Iosco County?
Every single school in Iosco County is classified as rural, offering students a consistent environment and an average school size of 356. Richardson Elementary is the largest individual campus with 672 students.
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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.