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

No. Use the Muskegon 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 Muskegon 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 Muskegon County?

Start with the 68 listed public schools and 18 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Muskegon County Schools & Education

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

Muskegon County, Michigan

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

School Score

23/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

80.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

80.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,907

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,394

School Score

23/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 35/100

State Score Position

#65

of 83 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Muskegon County

Measured School Summary

Muskegon County faces educational challenges with a school score of 23/100 and a graduation rate of 80.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,907 per pupil, Muskegon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 33% below the Michigan average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Muskegon 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

68 public schools and 18 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

23/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #65 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.

Completion

80.4%

2.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,907

$487 below the state average

School coverage

18 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

Muskegon County has 68 public schools across 18 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 Muskegon 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.

Large multi-district county

Muskegon County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#65

of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.

Mona Shores Public School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,847 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Reeths-Puffer Schools

Elementary to high school visible

3,509 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

Elementary to high school visible

3,320 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Fruitport Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

2,655 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 3Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Fruitport Community 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 Muskegon County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Muskegon 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 Muskegon 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.

Diverse School Infrastructure in Muskegon

Muskegon County hosts 68 public schools and 18 districts, supporting a large student population of 25,548. The system provides extensive coverage across 31 elementary schools and 22 high schools.

Leading Districts and Charter Presence

Reeths-Puffer Schools is the largest district with 3,509 students, followed by Muskegon Public Schools with 3,320. Charter schools are a significant part of the community, with 8 schools representing nearly 12% of all options.

A Mix of Suburb and City Life

The county features a diverse locale mix including 34 suburban, 14 city, and 16 rural schools. Mona Shores High School is the largest in the county with 1,268 students, while the overall average school size is 387.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Muskegon County

Reported Enrollment

25,548

68 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

12% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary31

Middle11

High22

Other4

18 School Districts in Muskegon County

Mona Shores Public School District

Reeths-Puffer Schools

Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

Fruitport Community Schools

7 schools

2,655 students

Orchard View Schools

5 schools

2,148 students

Whitehall District Schools

5 schools

2,015 students

Oakridge Public Schools

5 schools

1,863 students

Montague Area Public Schools

4 schools

1,316 students

Ravenna Public Schools

3 schools

1,021 students

North Muskegon Public Schools

3 schools

934 students

68 Public Schools in Muskegon County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 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 Muskegon County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Mona Shores High School	Profile	Mona Shores Public School District	MUSKEGON, 49441Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,268
ReethsPuffer High School	Profile	Reeths-Puffer Schools	MUSKEGON, 49445Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,177
Muskegon High School	Profile	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	MUSKEGON, 49441City: Small	9–12	High	1,039
Mona Shores Middle School	Record	Mona Shores Public School District	MUSKEGON, 49441Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	902
Fruitport High School	Record	Fruitport Community Schools	FRUITPORT, 49415Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	810
Muskegon Middle School	Record	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	MUSKEGON, 49442City: Small	6–8	Middle	755
Whitehall Senior High School	Record	Whitehall District Schools	WHITEHALL, 49461Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	629
Timberland Academy	Record	Timberland Academy	MUSKEGON, 49442Suburb: Midsize	PK–8	Charter	623
Cardinal Elementary	Record	Orchard View Schools	MUSKEGON, 49442Suburb: Midsize	KG–9	Other	610
ReethsPuffer Elementary School	Record	Reeths-Puffer Schools	MUSKEGON, 49445Suburb: Midsize	PK–4	Primary	603
Fruitport Middle School	Record	Fruitport Community Schools	FRUITPORT, 49415Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	594
Edgewood Elementary School	Record	Fruitport Community Schools	FRUITPORT, 49415Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	581
Orchard View High School	Record	Orchard View Schools	MUSKEGON, 49442Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	576
Oakridge High School	Record	Oakridge Public Schools	MUSKEGON, 49442Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	561
Oakridge Lower Elementary School	Record	Oakridge Public Schools	Muskegon, 49442Suburb: Midsize	PK–7	Primary	557
ReethsPuffer Middle School	Record	Reeths-Puffer Schools	MUSKEGON, 49445Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	542
ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch	Record	Reeths-Puffer Schools	MUSKEGON, 49445Suburb: Midsize	5–6	Middle	524
Marquette Elementary School	Record	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	MUSKEGON, 49442City: Small	PK–5	Primary	474
Oehrli Elementary School	Record	Montague Area Public Schools	MONTAGUE, 49437Town: Fringe	1–5	Primary	465
Montague High School	Record	Montague Area Public Schools	MONTAGUE, 49437Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	464

Mona Shores High School

Mona Shores Public School District

MUSKEGON, 49441 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,268 students

ReethsPuffer High School

Reeths-Puffer Schools

MUSKEGON, 49445 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,177 students

Muskegon High School

Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

MUSKEGON, 49441 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,039 students

Mona Shores Middle School

Mona Shores Public School District

MUSKEGON, 49441 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle902 students

Fruitport High School

Fruitport Community Schools

FRUITPORT, 49415 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High810 students

Muskegon Middle School

Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

MUSKEGON, 49442 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle755 students

Whitehall Senior High School

Whitehall District Schools

WHITEHALL, 49461 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High629 students

Timberland Academy

MUSKEGON, 49442 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–8Charter623 students

Cardinal Elementary

Orchard View Schools

MUSKEGON, 49442 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–9Other610 students

ReethsPuffer Elementary School

Reeths-Puffer Schools

MUSKEGON, 49445 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–4Primary603 students

Fruitport Middle School

Fruitport Community Schools

FRUITPORT, 49415 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle594 students

Edgewood Elementary School

Fruitport Community Schools

FRUITPORT, 49415 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary581 students

Orchard View High School

Orchard View Schools

MUSKEGON, 49442 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High576 students

Oakridge High School

Oakridge Public Schools

MUSKEGON, 49442 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High561 students

Oakridge Lower Elementary School

Oakridge Public Schools

Muskegon, 49442 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–7Primary557 students

ReethsPuffer Middle School

Reeths-Puffer Schools

MUSKEGON, 49445 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle542 students

ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch

Reeths-Puffer Schools

MUSKEGON, 49445 / Suburb: Midsize

Record5–6Middle524 students

Marquette Elementary School

Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

MUSKEGON, 49442 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary474 students

Oehrli Elementary School

Montague Area Public Schools

MONTAGUE, 49437 / Town: Fringe

Record1–5Primary465 students

Montague High School

Montague Area Public Schools

MONTAGUE, 49437 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High464 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,907

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 Muskegon County?

Muskegon County has a school score of 23/100, 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 Muskegon County?

The high school graduation rate in Muskegon County is 80.4%, 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 Muskegon County spend per student?

Muskegon County spends $6,907 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Muskegon County, Michigan — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Muskegon County, Michigan?

Muskegon County hosts 68 public schools and 18 districts, supporting a large student population of 25,548. The system provides extensive coverage across 31 elementary schools and 22 high schools.

What are the major school districts in Muskegon County, Michigan?

What is the school experience like in Muskegon County?

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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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