For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 625 students in Buchanan, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Buchanan, MI are Buchanan High School and Buchanan Step Up. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan, 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 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Buchanan, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buchanan High 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 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Buchanan, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buchanan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Gr: 8-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Buchanan, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Buchanan, MI include Buchanan High School and Buchanan Step Up.
How many public high schools are located in Buchanan?
3 public high schools are located in Buchanan.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan?
Buchanan public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Buchanan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Buchanan include: Buchanan Step Up vs. Buchanan High School, Buchanan Step Up vs. Buchanan Virtual Academy, Buchanan Virtual Academy vs. Buchanan High School
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