For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 516 students in Whitehall, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitehall, MI are Whitehall Middle School and White Lake Area Community Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitehall, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Whitehall have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Whitehall, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 S Elizabeth St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Whitehall, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Muskegon County Youth Home (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
541 East Slocum St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Gr: 9-12
Youth Home (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Drive
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-4336
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-4336
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Whitehall, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitehall, MI include Whitehall Middle School and White Lake Area Community Education.
How many public middle schools are located in Whitehall?
2 public middle schools are located in Whitehall.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitehall?
Whitehall 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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