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Best Van Buren County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 6,712 students in Van Buren County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Van Buren County, MI are Mattawan High School, Bert Goens Learning Center and Hartford Alternative Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Van Buren County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hartford High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Van Buren County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mattawan High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Way South Haven
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 Veterans Dr
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
Gr: 8-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Communitybased Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
811 Hazen St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lawton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7800
Gr: 8-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Paw Paw High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30609 E Red Arrow Hwy
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
South Haven High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Elkenburg St
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7542
Gr: 5-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Gobles High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 N State St
Gobles, MI 49055
(269) 628-9340
Gr: 6-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Lawrence Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Cedar Street Community And Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Cedar St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Hartford High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Decatur Jr Sr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Cedar St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Bloomingdale Middle And High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
629 E Kalamazoo St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3910
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Covert High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35323 M 140 Hwy
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3711
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Maple Creek Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 S Walnut St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-7961
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
Bangor Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 W Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6800
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Michigan Online School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
209 S State St
Gobles, MI 49055
(269) 216-6972
Gr: K-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Bangor High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 W Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Van Buren Technical
Vocational School
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Van Buren County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Van Buren County, MI include Mattawan High School, Bert Goens Learning Center and Hartford Alternative Education.
How many public high schools are located in Van Buren County?
22 public high schools are located in Van Buren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Van Buren County are often viewed compared to one another?

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