For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 686 students in Carleton, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carleton, MI are Wagar Junior High School and Airport Center For Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carleton, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Carleton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Carleton, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wagar Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11200 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6205
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6205
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Airport Center For Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Carleton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
11330 Grafton Rd.
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Henry Niedermeier Center For Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11330 Grafton Road
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6208
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6208
Grades: 8-12
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carleton, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carleton, MI include Wagar Junior High School and Airport Center For Education.
How many public middle schools are located in Carleton?
2 public middle schools are located in Carleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Carleton?
Carleton 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).
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