Mackinac County Schools & Education
Mackinac County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
71.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
71.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,775
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#27
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mackinac County
Measured School Summary
Mackinac County faces educational challenges with a school score of 39/100 and a graduation rate of 71.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Mackinac County spends $8,775 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 11% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mackinac 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
9 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
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #27 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
71.4%
11.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,775
$1,381 above the state average
School coverage
9
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
Mackinac County has 9 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 Mackinac 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
Mackinac 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
#27
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
St. Ignace Area Schools
Elementary and high visible
420 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Les Cheneaux Community Schools
Other grade structure
227 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Three Lakes Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
104 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Moran Township School District
Elementary school only in this slice
89 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
St. Ignace 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 Mackinac County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mackinac County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Mackinac 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 Small-Scale Rural Education Infrastructure
Mackinac County operates a focused network of 9 public schools serving 1,152 students across six different districts. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools and one high school, with nearly half of the facilities offering flexible multi-grade configurations. This small footprint reflects the county's low population density and rural character.
St. Ignace Area Schools Leads the Region
St. Ignace Area Schools stands as the largest district in the county, managing three schools and 420 total students. Families also have alternative options through the Three Lakes Academy, a charter school serving 104 students. Notably, the Bois Blanc Pines School District maintains a unique presence, serving just three students in a highly personalized setting.
Personalized Learning in a Fully Rural Setting
Every school in Mackinac County is classified as rural, offering an average enrollment of just 128 students per building. Engadine Schools is the largest campus with 251 students, while the smallest settings offer nearly one-on-one attention. Students here experience a tight-knit community feel where every teacher knows every child.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Mackinac County
Reported Enrollment
1,152
9 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
1
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Mackinac County
St. Ignace Area Schools
Les Cheneaux Community Schools
Three Lakes Academy
Moran Township School District
Mackinac Island Public Schools
Bois Blanc Pines School District
9 Public Schools in Mackinac 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engadine Schools | Record | Engadine Consolidated Schools | ENGADINE, 49827Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 251 |
| St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School | Record | St. Ignace Area Schools | SAINT IGNACE, 49781Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 242 |
| Cedarville School | Record | Les Cheneaux Community Schools | Cedarville, 49719Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 227 |
| LaSalle High School | Record | St. Ignace Area Schools | SAINT IGNACE, 49781Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 175 |
| Three Lakes Academy | Record | Three Lakes Academy | CURTIS, 49820Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Charter | 104 |
| Gros Cap School | Record | Moran Township School District | SAINT IGNACE, 49781Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 89 |
| Mackinac Island School | Record | Mackinac Island Public Schools | Mackinac Island, 49757Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 58 |
| Bois Blanc Pines School | Record | Bois Blanc Pines School District | Pointe Aux Pins, 49775Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 3 |
| St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility | Record | St. Ignace Area Schools | SAINT IGNACE, 49781Rural: Fringe | 4–12 | Alternative | 3 |
Engadine Schools
Engadine Consolidated Schools
ENGADINE, 49827 / Rural: Remote
St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School
St. Ignace Area Schools
SAINT IGNACE, 49781 / Rural: Fringe
Cedarville School
Les Cheneaux Community Schools
Cedarville, 49719 / Rural: Remote
LaSalle High School
St. Ignace Area Schools
SAINT IGNACE, 49781 / Rural: Fringe
Gros Cap School
Moran Township School District
SAINT IGNACE, 49781 / Rural: Distant
Mackinac Island School
Mackinac Island Public Schools
Mackinac Island, 49757 / Rural: Distant
Bois Blanc Pines School
Bois Blanc Pines School District
Pointe Aux Pins, 49775 / Rural: Distant
St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility
St. Ignace Area Schools
SAINT IGNACE, 49781 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,775
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Mackinac County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mackinac County, Michigan?
Mackinac County operates a focused network of 9 public schools serving 1,152 students across six different districts. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools and one high school, with nearly half of the facilities offering flexible multi-grade configurations. This small footprint reflects the county's low population density and rural character.
What are the major school districts in Mackinac County, Michigan?
St. Ignace Area Schools stands as the largest district in the county, managing three schools and 420 total students. Families also have alternative options through the Three Lakes Academy, a charter school serving 104 students. Notably, the Bois Blanc Pines School District maintains a unique presence, serving just three students in a highly personalized setting.
What is the school experience like in Mackinac County?
Every school in Mackinac County is classified as rural, offering an average enrollment of just 128 students per building. Engadine Schools is the largest campus with 251 students, while the smallest settings offer nearly one-on-one attention. Students here experience a tight-knit community feel where every teacher knows every child.
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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.