For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,132 students in Antrim County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Antrim County, MI are Cherryland Middle School, Ellsworth Community School and Bellaire Middlehigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antrim County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Antrim County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Antrim County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherryland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 E 3rd St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Bellaire Middlehigh School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Mancelona Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 St Johns Ave
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Grades: 5-8
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
Central Lake 九游体育s
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3341
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3341
Grades: PK-12
| 237 students
Antrim County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 W. Forest Home Avenue
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Grades: 6-12
| 319 students
5858 Davis Street
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Antrim County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Antrim County, MI include Cherryland Middle School, Ellsworth Community School and Bellaire Middlehigh School.
How many public middle schools are located in Antrim County?
5 public middle schools are located in Antrim County.
What is the racial composition of students in Antrim County?
Antrim County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Antrim County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Antrim County include: Bellaire Middlehigh School vs. Central Lake 九游体育s, Central Lake 九游体育s vs. Bellaire Middlehigh School, Ellsworth Community School vs. Central Lake 九游体育s
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