For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 754 students in Arenac County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Arenac County, MI are Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School and Au Gressims Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arenac County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Arenac County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Arenac County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Grove Street Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-3660
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-3660
Gr: 7-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Au Gressims Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Arenac County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Arenac County, MI include Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School and Au Gressims Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Arenac County?
3 public middle schools are located in Arenac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Arenac County?
Arenac County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.