For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,491 students in Shiawassee County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shiawassee County, MI are Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West, New Lothrop High School and Byron Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shiawassee County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Shiawassee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shiawassee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2261 S M 52
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
New Lothrop High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9285 Easton Rd
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5054
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5054
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Byron Area Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 W Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4422
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4422
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Laingsburg Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 High St
Laingsburg, MI 48848
(517) 651-5034
Laingsburg, MI 48848
(517) 651-5034
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Corunna High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
417 E King St
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-3441
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-3441
Gr: 8-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Durand Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9550 E Lansing Rd
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-3435
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-3435
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Corunna Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Comstock St
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-5641
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-5641
Gr: 4-7 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Perry Secondary Campus Home To Perry Middle Perry High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2555 W Britton Rd
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-3104
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-3104
Gr: 7-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Morrice Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
691 Purdy Ln
Morrice, MI 48857
(517) 625-3143
Morrice, MI 48857
(517) 625-3143
Gr: 6-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Owosso Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
765 E North St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3460
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3460
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Shiawassee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shiawassee Resd - Student Learning Center - East (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1025 North Shiawassee St
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 723-8205
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 723-8205
Gr: Inquire with school | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shiawassee County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shiawassee County, MI include Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West, New Lothrop High School and Byron Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shiawassee County?
10 public middle schools are located in Shiawassee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shiawassee County?
Shiawassee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Shiawassee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Shiawassee County include: Owosso Middle School vs. Corunna Middle School, Corunna Middle School vs. Owosso Middle School, New Lothrop High School vs. Corunna High School
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