For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 809 students in Carleton, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carleton, MI are Airport Senior High School and Airport Center For Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carleton, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Carleton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Carleton, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Airport Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carleton, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Airport Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6208
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6208
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Airport Center For Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carleton, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carleton, MI include Airport Senior High School and Airport Center For Education.
How many public high schools are located in Carleton?
2 public high schools are located in Carleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Carleton?
Carleton public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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