For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,148 students in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nelson are Muskegon Community Education Center and Muskegon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Muskegon High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muskegon Community Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Muskegon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon, MI include Muskegon Community Education Center and Muskegon High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon?
the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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