For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 329 students in Lawton, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawton, MI are Lawton High School and Lawton Accelerated Academic Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawton, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Lawton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Lawton, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawton 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 24% 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 Lawton, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7800
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7800
Gr: 8-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7542
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7542
Gr: 5-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawton, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawton, MI include Lawton High School and Lawton Accelerated Academic Center.
How many public high schools are located in Lawton?
2 public high schools are located in Lawton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawton?
Lawton public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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