For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 359 students in Houghton, MI. The top-ranked public middle school in Houghton, MI is Houghton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Houghton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Houghton, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houghton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4871
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4871
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Houghton, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Houghton, MI include Houghton Middle School. Houghton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Houghton?
1 public middle schools are located in Houghton.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton?
Houghton public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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