For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,216 students in Barry County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barry County, MI are Thornapple Kellogg High School, Barry Isd Special Education and Hastings High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Barry County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deltonkellogg High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Barry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thornapple Kellogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3885 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3394
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hastings High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 W South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Deltonkellogg High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10425 Panther Pride
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Dk Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
327 N Grove St
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hastings Area Schools Alternative Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
520 West South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
Hastings Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2950 W M 179 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Lakewood Learning Center (Leap) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
223 W. Braodway
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
223 West Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barry County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barry County, MI include Thornapple Kellogg High School, Barry Isd Special Education and Hastings High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barry County?
5 public high schools are located in Barry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Barry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barry County include: Deltonkellogg High School vs. Hastings High School, Thornapple Kellogg High School vs. Hastings High School, Hastings High School vs. Thornapple Kellogg High School
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