For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,076 students in Delta County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Delta County, MI are Learning Center, Bay Pines Center and Tritownship School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delta County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Delta County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Delta County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Bay Pines Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 N 30th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Tritownship School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10070 Us Highway 2
Rapid River, MI 49878
(906) 474-6411
Rapid River, MI 49878
(906) 474-6411
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Gladstone Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S 10th St
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2295
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2295
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Gr: 6-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Gr: 8-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Mid Peninsula School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5055 Saint Nicholas 31st Rd
Rock, MI 49880
(906) 359-4390
Rock, MI 49880
(906) 359-4390
Gr: K-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Delta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bay Middle College High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2001 North Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Deltaschoolcraft Manistique Area Satellite Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
100 North Cedar St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Gr: 11-12
3920 County 416 20th Road
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 789-8525
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 789-8525
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
4341 K Road
Bark River, MI 49807
(906) 786-6220
Bark River, MI 49807
(906) 786-6220
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
5775 Main Street
Wells, MI 49894
(906) 784-1472
Wells, MI 49894
(906) 784-1472
Gr: K-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Delta County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Delta County, MI include Learning Center, Bay Pines Center and Tritownship School.
How many public middle schools are located in Delta County?
7 public middle schools are located in Delta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delta County?
Delta County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Delta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Delta County include: Tritownship School vs. Mid Peninsula School