Marquette County Schools & Education
Marquette County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,675
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#13
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marquette County
Measured School Summary
Marquette County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.1%.
Funding Context
At $7,675 per pupil, Marquette County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 37% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Marquette 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
25 public schools and 10 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #13 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
88.1%
5.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,675
$281 above the state average
School coverage
25
10 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
Marquette County has 25 public schools across 10 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 Marquette 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
Marquette 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
#13
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
Marquette Area Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,197 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Negaunee Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,511 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
NICE Community School District
Elementary and high visible
1,138 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Gwinn Area Community Schools
Elementary and high visible
980 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Marquette Area Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Marquette County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Marquette 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 Marquette 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.
The Educational Hub of the Upper Peninsula
Marquette County maintains 25 public schools that serve a total of 7,834 students across 10 school districts. The infrastructure is well-balanced with 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 8 high schools. This network supports a growing population with a mix of academic and vocational training facilities.
Marquette Area Public Schools Leads Growth
Marquette Area Public Schools is the county's largest district, managing seven schools and 3,197 students. NICE Community School District and Gwinn Area Community Schools also provide significant coverage, serving nearly 2,000 students combined. Only 4% of schools are charters, indicating a very strong reliance on traditional public school systems.
Balanced Town and Rural Learning Environments
Education here is divided between 15 town-based schools and 10 rural campuses, offering various atmospheres for students. The average school size is 313 students, but Marquette Senior High offers a larger experience with 915 students. This variety allows families to choose between small rural schoolhouses and larger, resource-rich town schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Marquette County
Reported Enrollment
7,834
25 schools reporting
School Districts
10
districts
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
10 School Districts in Marquette County
Marquette Area Public Schools
Negaunee Public Schools
NICE Community School District
Gwinn Area Community Schools
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
North Star Montessori Academy
Republic-Michigamme Schools
Powell Township Schools
Marquette-Alger RESA
Wells Township School District
25 Public Schools in Marquette 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 20 of 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Senior High School | Record | Marquette Area Public Schools | MARQUETTE, 49855Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 915 |
| Aspen Ridge Elementary School | Record | NICE Community School District | ISHPEMING, 49849Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 747 |
| Bothwell Middle School | Record | Marquette Area Public Schools | MARQUETTE, 49855Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 711 |
| Lakeview School | Record | Negaunee Public Schools | NEGAUNEE, 49866Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 591 |
| Gwinn MiddleHigh School | Record | Gwinn Area Community Schools | GWINN, 49841Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 498 |
| Negaunee Middle School | Record | Negaunee Public Schools | NEGAUNEE, 49866Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 468 |
| Negaunee High School | Record | Negaunee Public Schools | NEGAUNEE, 49866Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 452 |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School | Record | Marquette Area Public Schools | MARQUETTE, 49855Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 416 |
| Westwood High School | Record | NICE Community School District | ISHPEMING, 49849Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 391 |
| Superior Hills Elementary School | Record | Marquette Area Public Schools | MARQUETTE, 49855Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 361 |
| Sandy Knoll School | Record | Marquette Area Public Schools | MARQUETTE, 49855Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 349 |
| Graveraet Elementary School | Record | Marquette Area Public Schools | MARQUETTE, 49855Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 296 |
| KI Sawyer Elementary School | Record | Gwinn Area Community Schools | GWINN, 49841Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 243 |
| George D Gilbert Elementary School | Record | Gwinn Area Community Schools | Gwinn, 49841Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 239 |
| Birchview School | Record | Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 | ISHPEMING, 49849Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 237 |
| Ishpeming High School | Record | Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 | ISHPEMING, 49849Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 211 |
| Ishpeming Middle School | Record | Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 | ISHPEMING, 49849Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 191 |
| North Star Montessori Academy | Record | North Star Montessori Academy | MARQUETTE, 49855Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Charter | 190 |
| Vandenboom Alternative High School | Record | Marquette Area Public Schools | MARQUETTE, 49855Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 149 |
| RepublicMichigamme School | Record | Republic-Michigamme Schools | REPUBLIC, 49879Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 86 |
Marquette Senior High School
Marquette Area Public Schools
MARQUETTE, 49855 / Town: Remote
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
NICE Community School District
ISHPEMING, 49849 / Rural: Fringe
Bothwell Middle School
Marquette Area Public Schools
MARQUETTE, 49855 / Town: Remote
Gwinn MiddleHigh School
Gwinn Area Community Schools
GWINN, 49841 / Rural: Remote
Negaunee Middle School
Negaunee Public Schools
NEGAUNEE, 49866 / Town: Remote
Negaunee High School
Negaunee Public Schools
NEGAUNEE, 49866 / Rural: Fringe
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Marquette Area Public Schools
MARQUETTE, 49855 / Town: Remote
Westwood High School
NICE Community School District
ISHPEMING, 49849 / Rural: Fringe
Superior Hills Elementary School
Marquette Area Public Schools
MARQUETTE, 49855 / Town: Remote
Sandy Knoll School
Marquette Area Public Schools
MARQUETTE, 49855 / Town: Remote
Graveraet Elementary School
Marquette Area Public Schools
MARQUETTE, 49855 / Town: Remote
KI Sawyer Elementary School
Gwinn Area Community Schools
GWINN, 49841 / Rural: Distant
George D Gilbert Elementary School
Gwinn Area Community Schools
Gwinn, 49841 / Rural: Remote
Birchview School
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
ISHPEMING, 49849 / Town: Remote
Ishpeming High School
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
ISHPEMING, 49849 / Town: Remote
Ishpeming Middle School
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
ISHPEMING, 49849 / Town: Remote
North Star Montessori Academy
North Star Montessori Academy
MARQUETTE, 49855 / Rural: Fringe
Vandenboom Alternative High School
Marquette Area Public Schools
MARQUETTE, 49855 / Town: Remote
RepublicMichigamme School
Republic-Michigamme Schools
REPUBLIC, 49879 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,675
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Marquette County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Marquette County, Michigan?
Marquette County maintains 25 public schools that serve a total of 7,834 students across 10 school districts. The infrastructure is well-balanced with 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 8 high schools. This network supports a growing population with a mix of academic and vocational training facilities.
What are the major school districts in Marquette County, Michigan?
Marquette Area Public Schools is the county's largest district, managing seven schools and 3,197 students. NICE Community School District and Gwinn Area Community Schools also provide significant coverage, serving nearly 2,000 students combined. Only 4% of schools are charters, indicating a very strong reliance on traditional public school systems.
What is the school experience like in Marquette County?
Education here is divided between 15 town-based schools and 10 rural campuses, offering various atmospheres for students. The average school size is 313 students, but Marquette Senior High offers a larger experience with 915 students. This variety allows families to choose between small rural schoolhouses and larger, resource-rich town schools.
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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.