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Presque Isle County Schools & Education

School Score

74/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

94.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,030

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,394

School Score

74/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 35/100

State Score Position

#3

of 83 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Presque Isle County

Measured School Summary

Presque Isle County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 94.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Presque Isle County spends $8,030 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 110% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Presque Isle 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

8 public schools and 4 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

74/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.

Completion

94.2%

11.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,030

$636 above the state average

School coverage

8

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Presque Isle County has 8 public schools across 4 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.

Parent decision brief

What Presque Isle 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.

Higher-signal county

Presque Isle County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#3

of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 39 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.

Onaway Area Community School District

Elementary to high school visible

541 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Rogers City Area Schools

Elementary and high visible

452 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9

Elementary and high visible

216 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Presque Isle Academy

High school only in this slice

25 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Onaway Area Community 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 Presque Isle County?

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

High Performance in a Small-Town Network

Presque Isle County operates eight public schools, including four high schools, serving 1,234 students. The education landscape is managed by four districts that provide focused attention to a small student body. This structure includes a mix of traditional public, charter, and alternative options.

Onaway and Rogers City Anchor the County

Onaway Area Community Schools is the largest district with 541 students across three campuses. Rogers City Area Schools follows closely, educating 452 students in its elementary and high schools. One charter school adds variety to the local landscape, ensuring families have multiple academic paths.

Rural and Town Settings with Small Classes

Schools are split between rural and town locales, with an average enrollment of just 154 students. Rogers City High is the largest school at 268 students, while Onaway Middle is among the smallest with 124. This scale provides a personalized atmosphere where every student is a known member of the community.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Presque Isle County

Reported Enrollment

1,234

8 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

1

13% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle1
High4
Other0

4 School Districts in Presque Isle County

Onaway Area Community School District

3 schools
541 students

Rogers City Area Schools

2 schools
452 students

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9

2 schools
216 students

Presque Isle Academy

1 school
25 students

8 Public Schools in Presque Isle 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 data

Level

Showing 8 of 8 matching schools

Rogers City High School

Rogers City Area Schools

ROGERS CITY, 49779 / Town: Remote

Record6–12High268 students

Onaway Elementary School

Onaway Area Community School District

ONAWAY, 49765 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary257 students

Rogers City Elementary School

Rogers City Area Schools

ROGERS CITY, 49779 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary184 students

Onaway Senior High School

Onaway Area Community School District

ONAWAY, 49765 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High160 students

Onaway Middle School

Onaway Area Community School District

ONAWAY, 49765 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle124 students

Posen Elementary School

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9

Posen, 49776 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary112 students

Posen Consolidated High School

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9

Posen, 49776 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High104 students

Presque Isle Academy

Presque Isle Academy

ONAWAY, 49765 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12Charter25 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,030

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 Presque Isle County?
Presque Isle County has a school score of 74/100, which is a higher 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 Presque Isle County?
The high school graduation rate in Presque Isle County is 94.2%, which is above 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 Presque Isle County spend per student?
Presque Isle County spends $8,030 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 Presque Isle County, Michigan — FAQ

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

Presque Isle County operates eight public schools, including four high schools, serving 1,234 students. The education landscape is managed by four districts that provide focused attention to a small student body. This structure includes a mix of traditional public, charter, and alternative options.

What are the major school districts in Presque Isle County, Michigan?

Onaway Area Community Schools is the largest district with 541 students across three campuses. Rogers City Area Schools follows closely, educating 452 students in its elementary and high schools. One charter school adds variety to the local landscape, ensuring families have multiple academic paths.

What is the school experience like in Presque Isle County?

Schools are split between rural and town locales, with an average enrollment of just 154 students. Rogers City High is the largest school at 268 students, while Onaway Middle is among the smallest with 124. This scale provides a personalized atmosphere where every student is a known member of the community.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.