Iron County Schools & Education
Iron County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,347
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#4
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Iron County
Measured School Summary
Iron County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 73/100 and a graduation rate of 93.1%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Iron County spends $8,347 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 109% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Iron 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
3 public schools and 2 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
73/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
93.1%
10.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,347
$953 above the state average
School coverage
3
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Iron County has 3 public schools across 2 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 Iron 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.
Small-system county
Iron County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#4
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 38 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.
West Iron County Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
846 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Forest Park School District
Other grade structure
479 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
West Iron County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Iron County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Iron 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 Iron 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.
Upper Peninsula Excellence in Education
Iron County provides a streamlined education system with just 3 public schools serving 1,325 students. These facilities are managed by 2 districts, ensuring a highly localized approach to student development.
Dedicated Local Public Districts
West Iron County Public Schools is the larger district, serving 846 students across two campuses. Forest Park School District manages the remaining 479 students in a single K-12 facility, and no charter schools operate in the county.
Community Connection in Small Classes
The schools are located in town and rural settings, with an average enrollment of 442 students per school. The largest campus is Forest Park School, which serves 479 students in a versatile PK-12 setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Iron County
Reported Enrollment
1,325
3 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Iron County
West Iron County Public Schools
Forest Park School District
3 Public Schools in Iron 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park School | Record | Forest Park School District | CRYSTAL FALLS, 49920Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 479 |
| West Iron County Middle High School | Record | West Iron County Public Schools | IRON RIVER, 49935Town: Remote | 6–12 | High | 469 |
| Stambaugh Elementary School | Record | West Iron County Public Schools | IRON RIVER, 49935Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 377 |
Forest Park School
Forest Park School District
CRYSTAL FALLS, 49920 / Rural: Remote
West Iron County Middle High School
West Iron County Public Schools
IRON RIVER, 49935 / Town: Remote
Stambaugh Elementary School
West Iron County Public Schools
IRON RIVER, 49935 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,347
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Iron County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Iron County, Michigan?
Iron County provides a streamlined education system with just 3 public schools serving 1,325 students. These facilities are managed by 2 districts, ensuring a highly localized approach to student development.
What are the major school districts in Iron County, Michigan?
West Iron County Public Schools is the larger district, serving 846 students across two campuses. Forest Park School District manages the remaining 479 students in a single K-12 facility, and no charter schools operate in the county.
What is the school experience like in Iron County?
The schools are located in town and rural settings, with an average enrollment of 442 students per school. The largest campus is Forest Park School, which serves 479 students in a versatile PK-12 setting.
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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.