For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,916 students in Midland County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Midland County, MI are Jefferson Middle School, Northeast Middle School and Juvenile Justice Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Midland County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Midland County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Midland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 W Chapel Ln
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5873
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5873
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 E Sugnet Rd
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5772
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5772
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Juvenile Justice Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3712 E Ashman St
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Bullock Creek Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
644 S Badour Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-9260
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-9260
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Meridian Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3475 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Gr: 5-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Mcesa And Sugnet School Classroom Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3917 Jefferson Ave
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5890
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5890
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Coleman Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4951 N Lewis Rd
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6171
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6171
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Midland County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Midland County, MI include Jefferson Middle School, Northeast Middle School and Juvenile Justice Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Midland County?
7 public middle schools are located in Midland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Midland County?
Midland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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