For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 546 students in Middleton, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Middleton, MI are Fulton Elementary School, Fulton High School and Fulton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middleton, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Middleton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Middleton, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7234
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7234
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Fulton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Fulton Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 East George St
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7300
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7300
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Middleton, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Middleton, MI include Fulton Elementary School, Fulton High School and Fulton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Middleton?
4 public schools are located in Middleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Middleton?
Middleton public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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