For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 810 students in Baraga County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Baraga County, MI are Baraga School and Lanse Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baraga County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Baraga County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Baraga County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lanse Area School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Baraga County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Baraga School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Lyons St
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6661
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6661
Gr: K-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lanse Area School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th St
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Gr: K-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
13924 Wadaga Rd
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-7070
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-7070
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Baraga County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Baraga County, MI include Baraga School and Lanse Area School.
How many public high schools are located in Baraga County?
3 public high schools are located in Baraga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Baraga County?
Baraga County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Baraga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Baraga County include: Lanse Area School vs. Baraga School, Baraga School vs. Lanse Area School
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