Oscoda County Schools & Education
Oscoda County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
78.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,224
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#32
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Oscoda County
Measured School Summary
Oscoda County faces educational challenges with a school score of 38/100 and a graduation rate of 78.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Oscoda County spends $8,224 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 8% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Oscoda 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
3 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
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #32 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
78.4%
4.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,224
$830 above the state average
School coverage
3
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
Oscoda County has 3 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 Oscoda 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
Oscoda 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
#32
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Mio-AuSable Schools
Elementary and high visible
495 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Fairview Area School District
Other grade structure
298 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Mio-AuSable Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Oscoda County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Oscoda County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Oscoda 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.
Small Rural Districts in Northern Michigan
Oscoda County manages three public schools across two districts, serving a total enrollment of 793 students. The infrastructure is simple, consisting of one elementary school, one high school, and one PK-12 facility. This lean system reflects the county's low population density and rural character.
Mio-AuSable and Fairview Schools
Mio-AuSable Schools is the larger of the two districts, educating 495 students across two campuses. The Fairview Area School District serves the remaining 298 students in its single comprehensive PK-12 building. There are no charter schools in Oscoda County, focusing all resources on these traditional public districts.
Small Schools in a Wilderness Locale
All three schools in the county are classified as rural, with an average enrollment of 264 students. Fairview School is the largest single campus with 298 students, while Mio-AuSable Elementary is the smallest with 227. This small scale ensures that every student is well-known to teachers and staff alike.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Oscoda County
Reported Enrollment
793
3 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Oscoda County
Mio-AuSable Schools
Fairview Area School District
3 Public Schools in Oscoda 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview School | Record | Fairview Area School District | FAIRVIEW, 48621Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 298 |
| MioAuSable High School | Record | Mio-AuSable Schools | MIO, 48647Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 268 |
| MioAuSable Elementary School | Record | Mio-AuSable Schools | MIO, 48647Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 227 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,224
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Oscoda County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Oscoda County, Michigan?
Oscoda County manages three public schools across two districts, serving a total enrollment of 793 students. The infrastructure is simple, consisting of one elementary school, one high school, and one PK-12 facility. This lean system reflects the county's low population density and rural character.
What are the major school districts in Oscoda County, Michigan?
Mio-AuSable Schools is the larger of the two districts, educating 495 students across two campuses. The Fairview Area School District serves the remaining 298 students in its single comprehensive PK-12 building. There are no charter schools in Oscoda County, focusing all resources on these traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Oscoda County?
All three schools in the county are classified as rural, with an average enrollment of 264 students. Fairview School is the largest single campus with 298 students, while Mio-AuSable Elementary is the smallest with 227. This small scale ensures that every student is well-known to teachers and staff alike.
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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.