For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 319 students in Harrison, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison, MI are Harrison Alternative Education and Harrison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Harrison, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Gr: 8-11 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 S 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Harrison, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 529
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6051
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6051
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
201 North 4th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6902
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6902
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison, MI include Harrison Alternative Education and Harrison Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrison?
2 public middle schools are located in Harrison.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison?
Harrison public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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