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Best Muskegon County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 6,859 students in Muskegon County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Muskegon County, MI are North Muskegon Middle School, Whitehall Middle School and Wesley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muskegon 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 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Muskegon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Muskegon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Muskegon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Whitehall Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 S Elizabeth St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Wesley School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Holton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6500 4th St
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Reethspuffer Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1911 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Mona Shores Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Woodside Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Mccracken St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Fruitport Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3113 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Oakridge Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7400
Gr: 3-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Ravenna Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S Ravenna Rd
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2268
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Holton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6477 Syers Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1775
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Timberland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2574 Mclaughlin Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-9700
Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Orchard View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Gr: 5-9 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Charles Hackley Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
180 E Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Muskegon Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy The Port
Alternative School
Charter School
205 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building
Charter School
1161 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Muskegon County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Muskegon County, MI include North Muskegon Middle School, Whitehall Middle School and Wesley School.
How many public middle schools are located in Muskegon County?
22 public middle schools are located in Muskegon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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