For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 164 students in Bessemer, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Bessemer, MI is Ad Johnston Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bessemer, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Bessemer have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Bessemer, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0802
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0802
Gr: 7-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bessemer, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bessemer, MI include Ad Johnston Jrsr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bessemer?
1 public middle schools are located in Bessemer.
What is the racial composition of students in Bessemer?
Bessemer public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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