Roscommon County Schools & Education
Roscommon County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
18/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
74.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
74.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,813
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
18/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#75
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Roscommon County
Measured School Summary
Roscommon County faces educational challenges with a school score of 18/100 and a graduation rate of 74.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,813 per pupil, Roscommon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 49% below the Michigan average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Roscommon 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
18/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #75 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
74.1%
8.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,813
$581 below the state average
School coverage
8
4 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
Roscommon 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 Roscommon 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.
Review-carefully county
Roscommon County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#75
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
Houghton Lake Community Schools
Elementary and high visible
1,161 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Roscommon Area Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
821 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Charlton Heston Academy
Other grade structure
767 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
C.O.O.R. ISD
Other grade structure
36 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Houghton Lake Community Schools 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 Roscommon County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Roscommon 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 Roscommon 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.
A Diverse Network Serving Central Michigan
Roscommon County manages eight public schools across four districts, supporting 2,785 students. The system includes two elementary, one middle, and three high schools, as well as specialized facilities. This infrastructure balances traditional districts with strong charter and alternative school presence.
Houghton Lake and Charlton Heston Lead
Houghton Lake Community Schools is the largest traditional district, educating 1,161 students. The Charlton Heston Academy, a local charter school, is the largest single facility with 767 students. These institutions, alongside Roscommon Area Public Schools, provide the bulk of local education.
Rural Schooling with Growing Campus Sizes
Seven of the eight county schools are in rural locales, with an average school size of 348 students. Charlton Heston Academy is the largest campus at 767 students, while Roscommon Elementary offers a smaller setting with 266. This mix provides students with both large-scale charter experiences and smaller traditional elementary tracks.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Roscommon County
Reported Enrollment
2,785
8 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Roscommon County
Houghton Lake Community Schools
Roscommon Area Public Schools
Charlton Heston Academy
C.O.O.R. ISD
8 Public Schools in Roscommon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Heston Academy | Record | Charlton Heston Academy | SAINT HELEN, 48656Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Charter | 767 |
| Collins Elementary School | Record | Houghton Lake Community Schools | HOUGHTON LAKE, 48629Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 555 |
| Houghton Lake JrSr High School | Record | Houghton Lake Community Schools | HOUGHTON LAKE, 48629Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 511 |
| Roscommon High School | Record | Roscommon Area Public Schools | ROSCOMMON, 48653Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 363 |
| Roscommon Elementary School | Record | Roscommon Area Public Schools | Roscommon, 48653Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 266 |
| Roscommon Middle School | Record | Roscommon Area Public Schools | Roscommon, 48653Rural: Distant | 5–7 | Middle | 192 |
| Houghton Lake Community Education | Record | Houghton Lake Community Schools | HOUGHTON LAKE, 48629Town: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 95 |
| COOR Special Educational Center | Record | C.O.O.R. ISD | ROSCOMMON, 48653Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Special Education | 36 |
Charlton Heston Academy
Charlton Heston Academy
SAINT HELEN, 48656 / Rural: Remote
Collins Elementary School
Houghton Lake Community Schools
HOUGHTON LAKE, 48629 / Rural: Fringe
Houghton Lake JrSr High School
Houghton Lake Community Schools
HOUGHTON LAKE, 48629 / Rural: Fringe
Roscommon High School
Roscommon Area Public Schools
ROSCOMMON, 48653 / Rural: Distant
Roscommon Elementary School
Roscommon Area Public Schools
Roscommon, 48653 / Rural: Distant
Roscommon Middle School
Roscommon Area Public Schools
Roscommon, 48653 / Rural: Distant
Houghton Lake Community Education
Houghton Lake Community Schools
HOUGHTON LAKE, 48629 / Town: Remote
COOR Special Educational Center
C.O.O.R. ISD
ROSCOMMON, 48653 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,813
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Roscommon County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Roscommon County, Michigan?
Roscommon County manages eight public schools across four districts, supporting 2,785 students. The system includes two elementary, one middle, and three high schools, as well as specialized facilities. This infrastructure balances traditional districts with strong charter and alternative school presence.
What are the major school districts in Roscommon County, Michigan?
Houghton Lake Community Schools is the largest traditional district, educating 1,161 students. The Charlton Heston Academy, a local charter school, is the largest single facility with 767 students. These institutions, alongside Roscommon Area Public Schools, provide the bulk of local education.
What is the school experience like in Roscommon County?
Seven of the eight county schools are in rural locales, with an average school size of 348 students. Charlton Heston Academy is the largest campus at 767 students, while Roscommon Elementary offers a smaller setting with 266. This mix provides students with both large-scale charter experiences and smaller traditional elementary tracks.
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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.