For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 572 students in Benzie County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benzie County, MI are Frankfort High School, Benzie Central Middle School and Benzie Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benzie County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Benzie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Benzie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 11th St
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Benzie Central Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Benzie Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9222 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benzie County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benzie County, MI include Frankfort High School, Benzie Central Middle School and Benzie Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Benzie County?
3 public middle schools are located in Benzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benzie County?
Benzie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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