For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,721 students in Emmet County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Emmet County, MI are Harbor Springs High School, Petoskey High School and Concord Academy Petoskey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Emmet County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harbor Springs High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Emmet County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor Springs High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Spring St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Petoskey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Hill St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2160
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2160
Gr: 9-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Concord Academy Petoskey
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2468 Atkins Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6800
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6800
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Alanson Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Pellston Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
172 N Park St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8201
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Emmet County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2230 E. Mitchell Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Gr: K-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
172 N. Park Street
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Emmet County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Emmet County, MI include Harbor Springs High School, Petoskey High School and Concord Academy Petoskey.
How many public high schools are located in Emmet County?
5 public high schools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Emmet County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Emmet County include: Harbor Springs High School vs. Petoskey High School, Petoskey High School vs. Harbor Springs High School, Pellston Middlehigh School vs. Harbor Springs High School
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