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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Oakland County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 105 public high schools serving 68,985 students in Oakland County, MI. The top-ranked public high schools in Oakland County, MI are International Academy, Troy High School and Rochester Adams High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Oakland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Oakland County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Novi 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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Oakland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1020 E Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Troy High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4777 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Novi High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24062 Taft Rd
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1500
Gr: 8-12 | 2,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1339 N Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Stoney Creek High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6755 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Wylie E Groves High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20500 W 13 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3518
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
West Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Clarkston Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6595 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Oakland Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27055 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 522-3540
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Rochester High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
180 S Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,682 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Wing Lake Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6490 Wing Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6500 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Gr: 6-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Bloomfield Hills High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4200 Andover Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Athens High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4333 John R Rd
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
South Lyon High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 N Lafayette St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,245 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1818.
Reuther Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1430 E Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Gr: 6-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Berkley High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2325 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Lake Orion Community High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
495 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Gr: 9-12 | 2,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2121.
South Lyon East High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
52000 10 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
University High School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2323.
Clarkston High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2424.
Walled Lake Northern High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6000 Bogie Lake Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2525.
Royal Oak High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Lexington Blvd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 435-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2626.
Milford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2380 S Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8091
Gr: 7-12 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Career Preparation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41500 Gardenbrook Rd
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1717
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Kennedy Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16229 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Walled Lake Central High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 E Oakley Park Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3030.
Farmington High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
32000 Shiawassee Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3455
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3131.
Lamphere Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29685 Tawas St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-3155
Gr: 5-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Madison Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
915 E 11 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 543-5465
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Oxford Crossroads Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
810 James Hunt Dr
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-1812
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3434.
The Laker Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4925 Orchard Lake Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
(248) 865-6441
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3535.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4200 White Oak Trl
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8101
Gr: 5-9 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oakland County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oakland County, MI include International Academy, Troy High School and Rochester Adams High School. Oakland County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Oakland County?
109 public high schools are located in Oakland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland County?
Oakland County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Oakland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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