Can I use Midland County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Midland County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Midland County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Midland County?

Start with the 26 listed public schools and 7 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Midland County Schools & Education

Name: Midland County, Michigan Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Midland County, Michigan

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

85.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,369

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,394

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 35/100

State Score Position

#34

of 83 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Midland County

Measured School Summary

Midland County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 85.5%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,369 per pupil, Midland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 7% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Midland 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 7 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

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #34 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.

Completion

85.5%

3.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,369

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

7 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

Midland County has 26 public schools across 7 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Midland 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

Midland 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

#34

of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.

Midland Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

7,436 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 2Other 2

13 listed schools in this county slice.

Bullock Creek School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,697 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Meridian Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,347 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Coleman Community Schools

Elementary and high visible

609 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Midland Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 Midland County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Midland 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 Midland 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 Infrastructure for High Achievement

Midland County supports a large educational network of 26 public schools serving 11,394 students. The county is organized into seven districts, featuring 12 elementary schools and 7 high schools. This comprehensive layout provides students with modern facilities and diverse academic pathways.

Midland Public Schools Anchors the Region

Midland Public Schools is the dominant district, managing 13 schools and over 7,400 students. Bullock Creek and Meridian Public Schools also provide substantial service, together educating more than 3,000 students. Charter schools make up 7.7% of the county's offerings, adding specialized options to the traditional public school mix.

Diverse City and Rural Campus Experiences

Education in Midland is split between 15 city-based schools and 10 rural campuses, offering something for every lifestyle. The average school size is 438 students, though HH Dow High School offers a large-scale experience with 1,268 students. Students benefit from a mix of modern urban resources and tight-knit rural community support.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Midland County

Reported Enrollment

11,394

26 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary12

Middle4

High7

Other3

7 School Districts in Midland County

Midland Public Schools

Bullock Creek School District

5 schools

1,697 students

Meridian Public Schools

3 schools

1,347 students

Coleman Community Schools

2 schools

609 students

Midland County Educational Service Agency

1 school

146 students

Academic and Career Education Academy

1 school

98 students

Windover High School

1 school

61 students

26 Public Schools in Midland County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Midland County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
HH Dow High School	Profile	Midland Public Schools	MIDLAND, 48640City: Small	9–12	High	1,268
Midland High School	Profile	Midland Public Schools	MIDLAND, 48642City: Small	9–12	High	1,156
Jefferson Middle School	Record	Midland Public Schools	MIDLAND, 48640City: Small	6–8	Middle	903
Northeast Middle School	Record	Midland Public Schools	MIDLAND, 48642City: Small	6–8	Middle	856
Central Park Elementary School	Record	Midland Public Schools	Midland, 48640City: Small	KG–5	Primary	639
Siebert Elementary School	Record	Midland Public Schools	MIDLAND, 48640City: Small	KG–5	Primary	605
Woodcrest Elementary School	Record	Midland Public Schools	MIDLAND, 48640City: Small	KG–5	Primary	586
Meridian Elementary School	Record	Meridian Public Schools	SANFORD, 48657Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	543
Bullock Creek High School	Record	Bullock Creek School District	MIDLAND, 48640Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	490
Adams Elementary School	Record	Midland Public Schools	MIDLAND, 48642City: Small	KG–5	Primary	475
Plymouth Elementary School	Record	Midland Public Schools	MIDLAND, 48642City: Small	KG–5	Primary	439
Chestnut Hill Elementary School	Record	Midland Public Schools	MIDLAND, 48642City: Small	KG–5	Primary	422
Meridian Early College High School	Record	Meridian Public Schools	SANFORD, 48657Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	408
Meridian Junior High School	Record	Meridian Public Schools	SANFORD, 48657Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	396
Bullock Creek Middle School	Record	Bullock Creek School District	MIDLAND, 48640Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	371
Coleman Elementary School	Record	Coleman Community Schools	Coleman, 48618Rural: Distant	KG–6	Primary	325
Floyd School	Record	Bullock Creek School District	MIDLAND, 48640Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	307
Bullock Creek Elementary School	Record	Bullock Creek School District	MIDLAND, 48640Suburb: Small	PK–2	Primary	291
Coleman JuniorSenior High School	Record	Coleman Community Schools	COLEMAN, 48618Rural: Distant	7–12	High	284
Pine River Elementary School	Record	Bullock Creek School District	MIDLAND, 48640Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	238

HH Dow High School

Midland Public Schools

MIDLAND, 48640 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,268 students

Midland High School

Midland Public Schools

MIDLAND, 48642 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,156 students

Jefferson Middle School

Midland Public Schools

MIDLAND, 48640 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle903 students

Northeast Middle School

Midland Public Schools

MIDLAND, 48642 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle856 students

Central Park Elementary School

Midland Public Schools

Midland, 48640 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary639 students

Siebert Elementary School

Midland Public Schools

MIDLAND, 48640 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary605 students

Woodcrest Elementary School

Midland Public Schools

MIDLAND, 48640 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary586 students

Meridian Elementary School

Meridian Public Schools

SANFORD, 48657 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary543 students

Bullock Creek High School

Bullock Creek School District

MIDLAND, 48640 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High490 students

Adams Elementary School

Midland Public Schools

MIDLAND, 48642 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary475 students

Plymouth Elementary School

Midland Public Schools

MIDLAND, 48642 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary439 students

Chestnut Hill Elementary School

Midland Public Schools

MIDLAND, 48642 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary422 students

Meridian Early College High School

Meridian Public Schools

SANFORD, 48657 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High408 students

Meridian Junior High School

Meridian Public Schools

SANFORD, 48657 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle396 students

Bullock Creek Middle School

Bullock Creek School District

MIDLAND, 48640 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle371 students

Coleman Elementary School

Coleman Community Schools

Coleman, 48618 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary325 students

Floyd School

Bullock Creek School District

MIDLAND, 48640 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary307 students

Bullock Creek Elementary School

Bullock Creek School District

MIDLAND, 48640 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–2Primary291 students

Coleman JuniorSenior High School

Coleman Community Schools

COLEMAN, 48618 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High284 students

Pine River Elementary School

Bullock Creek School District

MIDLAND, 48640 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary238 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,369

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 Midland County?

Midland County has a school score of 37/100, which is a lower 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 Midland County?

The high school graduation rate in Midland County is 85.5%, which is below 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 Midland County spend per student?

Midland County spends $7,369 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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