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Best Lapeer County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,236 students in Lapeer County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lapeer County, MI are Chatfield School, Almont Middle School and Almont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lapeer County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Lapeer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Lapeer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatfield School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
231 Lake Dr
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-8970
Gr: K-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Almont Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4624 Kidder Rd
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-3578
Gr: 4-7 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Almont High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4701 Howland Rd
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-8595
Gr: 8-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Lapeer Co Education And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
690 N Lake Pleasant Rd
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Ruth Fox Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6570 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3284
Gr: 5-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Zemmer Campus 89
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1920 W Oregon St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2413
Gr: 8-9 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Imlay City Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
495 W 1st St
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9811
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Rolland Warner Campus 67
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3145 W Genesee St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 538-2334
Gr: 6-7 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Dryden High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3866 Rochester Rd
Dryden, MI 48428
(810) 448-4042
Gr: 7-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Center For Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Millville Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lapeer County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lapeer County, MI include Chatfield School, Almont Middle School and Almont High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lapeer County?
10 public middle schools are located in Lapeer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lapeer County?
Lapeer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Lapeer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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