For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,094 students in Newaygo County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newaygo County, MI are Education And Activity Center, Grant Learning Center and Fremont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newaygo County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Newaygo County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Newaygo County, 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 Fremont High School, with ≥95% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newaygo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Education And Activity Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4554 West Career Pathway Ct
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-7919
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-7919
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Grant Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 E State Rd
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Fremont High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5421 S Warner Ave
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-5300
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Grant High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
331 E State Rd
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Newaygo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1646
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1646
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
White Cloud High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 E Wilcox Ave
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1705
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1705
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Cedar St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2350
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2350
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Newaygo County Career Tech Center
Vocational School
4645 West Career Pathway Ct
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-8857
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-8857
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newaygo County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newaygo County, MI include Education And Activity Center, Grant Learning Center and Fremont High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newaygo County?
8 public high schools are located in Newaygo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newaygo County?
Newaygo County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Newaygo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newaygo County include: White Cloud High School vs. Fremont High School, Grant High School vs. Newaygo High School, Newaygo High School vs. Fremont High School
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