Presque Isle County Schools & Education
Presque Isle County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Rogers City Area Schools
Elementary and high visible
452 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Posen Consolidated School District No. 9
Elementary and high visible
216 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Presque Isle Academy
High school only in this slice
25 students
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
4 School Districts in Presque Isle County
Onaway Area Community School District
Rogers City Area Schools
Posen Consolidated School District No. 9
Presque Isle Academy
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 dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers City High School | Record | Rogers City Area Schools | ROGERS CITY, 49779Town: Remote | 6–12 | High | 268 |
| Onaway Elementary School | Record | Onaway Area Community School District | ONAWAY, 49765Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 257 |
| Rogers City Elementary School | Record | Rogers City Area Schools | ROGERS CITY, 49779Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 184 |
| Onaway Senior High School | Record | Onaway Area Community School District | ONAWAY, 49765Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 160 |
| Onaway Middle School | Record | Onaway Area Community School District | ONAWAY, 49765Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 124 |
| Posen Elementary School | Record | Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 | Posen, 49776Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 112 |
| Posen Consolidated High School | Record | Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 | Posen, 49776Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 104 |
| Presque Isle Academy | Record | Presque Isle Academy | ONAWAY, 49765Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Charter | 25 |
Rogers City High School
Rogers City Area Schools
ROGERS CITY, 49779 / Town: Remote
Onaway Elementary School
Onaway Area Community School District
ONAWAY, 49765 / Rural: Remote
Rogers City Elementary School
Rogers City Area Schools
ROGERS CITY, 49779 / Town: Remote
Onaway Senior High School
Onaway Area Community School District
ONAWAY, 49765 / Rural: Remote
Onaway Middle School
Onaway Area Community School District
ONAWAY, 49765 / Rural: Remote
Posen Elementary School
Posen Consolidated School District No. 9
Posen, 49776 / Rural: Remote
Posen Consolidated High School
Posen Consolidated School District No. 9
Posen, 49776 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,030
State avg $7,394
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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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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.