For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 643 students in Iron River, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iron River, MI are West Iron County Middle High School and West Iron County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron River, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Iron River have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Iron River, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Iron County Middle High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Gr: 6-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
West Iron County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Iron River, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A.c.e. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
611 Jefferson Street
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2355
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
3257 Highway Us-2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Gr: K-1 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
3256 E. U.s. 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Gr: K | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
3259 Us Hwy 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Gr: 5-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Iron River, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iron River, MI include West Iron County Middle High School and West Iron County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Iron River?
2 public middle schools are located in Iron River.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron River?
Iron River public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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