Missaukee County Schools & Education
Missaukee County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,933
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#41
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Missaukee County
Measured School Summary
Missaukee County faces educational challenges with a school score of 33/100 and a graduation rate of 86.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,933 per pupil, Missaukee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Missaukee 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
6 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
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #41 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
86.3%
3.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,933
$461 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 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
Missaukee County has 6 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 Missaukee 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
Missaukee 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
#41
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Lake City Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,171 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
McBain Rural Agricultural Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,037 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lake City Area School District 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 Missaukee County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Missaukee County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Missaukee 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.
Rural Infrastructure in Missaukee County
Missaukee County maintains a focused education system with 2,208 students enrolled across six total public schools. Two districts, Lake City Area and McBain Rural Agricultural, manage the county's two elementary, middle, and high schools.
Lake City and McBain Lead the Way
Lake City Area School District is the county's largest, serving 1,171 students across three schools. Traditional public schools account for 100% of the county's enrollment as there are currently no charter schools in operation.
Intimate Rural Learning Environments
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent and close-knit learning experience. Schools average 368 students, with McBain Elementary being the largest at 512 students and Lake City Middle being the smallest at 274.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Missaukee County
Reported Enrollment
2,208
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Missaukee County
Lake City Area School District
McBain Rural Agricultural Schools
6 Public Schools in Missaukee 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBain Elementary School | Record | McBain Rural Agricultural Schools | MC BAIN, 49657Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 512 |
| Lake City Elementary School | Record | Lake City Area School District | Lake City, 49651Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 505 |
| Lake City High School | Record | Lake City Area School District | Lake City, 49651Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 392 |
| McBain High School | Record | McBain Rural Agricultural Schools | MC BAIN, 49657Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 299 |
| Lake City Middle School | Record | Lake City Area School District | Lake City, 49651Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 274 |
| McBain Middle School | Record | McBain Rural Agricultural Schools | MC BAIN, 49657Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 226 |
McBain Elementary School
McBain Rural Agricultural Schools
MC BAIN, 49657 / Rural: Distant
Lake City Elementary School
Lake City Area School District
Lake City, 49651 / Rural: Distant
Lake City High School
Lake City Area School District
Lake City, 49651 / Rural: Distant
McBain High School
McBain Rural Agricultural Schools
MC BAIN, 49657 / Rural: Distant
Lake City Middle School
Lake City Area School District
Lake City, 49651 / Rural: Distant
McBain Middle School
McBain Rural Agricultural Schools
MC BAIN, 49657 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,933
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Missaukee County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Missaukee County, Michigan?
Missaukee County maintains a focused education system with 2,208 students enrolled across six total public schools. Two districts, Lake City Area and McBain Rural Agricultural, manage the county's two elementary, middle, and high schools.
What are the major school districts in Missaukee County, Michigan?
Lake City Area School District is the county's largest, serving 1,171 students across three schools. Traditional public schools account for 100% of the county's enrollment as there are currently no charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Missaukee County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent and close-knit learning experience. Schools average 368 students, with McBain Elementary being the largest at 512 students and Lake City Middle being the smallest at 274.
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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.