For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 482 students in Montmorency County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montmorency County, MI are Hillman Community Jrsr High School and Atlanta Community Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montmorency County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Montmorency County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Montmorency County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillman Community Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26042 M 32 S
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4538
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4538
Gr: 6-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Atlanta Community Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10500 County Road 489
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4842
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4842
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Montmorency County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 619
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4785
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4785
Gr: K-6 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 3%
P.o. Box 619
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4429
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4429
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Montmorency County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montmorency County, MI include Hillman Community Jrsr High School and Atlanta Community Schools.
How many public middle schools are located in Montmorency County?
2 public middle schools are located in Montmorency County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montmorency County?
Montmorency County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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