For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,568 students in Cass County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MI are Edwardsburg Middle School, Pathfinders Alternative Education and North Pointe Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edwardsburg Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
69230 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1031
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1031
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pathfinders Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
North Pointe Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 Orchard St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Volinia Outcome Base School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54080 Gards Prairie Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Marcellus Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Brookside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Dowagiac Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57072 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Cassopolis Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0506
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0506
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MI include Edwardsburg Middle School, Pathfinders Alternative Education and North Pointe Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass County?
8 public middle schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cass County include: Edwardsburg Middle School vs. Dowagiac Middle School
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