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Best Livingston County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 7,946 students in Livingston County, MI. The top-ranked public high schools in Livingston County, MI are Brighton High School, Charyl Stockwell Academy High School and Pathway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public high schools.
Livingston County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brighton High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Livingston County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighton High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7878 Brighton Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,887 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1032 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 225-9940
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Hartland High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10635 Dunham Rd
Hartland, MI 48353
(810) 626-2200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,610 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
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Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2130 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Rank: #66.
Pinckney Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10255 Dexter Pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Howell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,964 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Kensington Woods Schools
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9501 Pettys Road
Lakeland, MI 48143
(517) 545-0828
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Fowlerville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 N Grand Ave
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Flextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7707 Conference Center Dr
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 844-3366
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Bridge Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Church St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4046
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Livingston County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Livingston County, MI include Brighton High School, Charyl Stockwell Academy High School and Pathway School. Livingston County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Livingston County?
15 public high schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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