Top Rankings
Negaunee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,522 students in Negaunee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Negaunee School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,522 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Negaunee School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,168 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,099 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,168
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,099
$17,782
Best Negaunee School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Croix St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7803
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7803
Gr: PK-4 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Negaunee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W Arch St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7861
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7861
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Negaunee Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 W Case St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7866
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7866
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Negaunee School District?
Negaunee School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,522 students.
What is the rank of Negaunee School District?
Negaunee School District is ranked #123 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Negaunee School District?
91% of Negaunee School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Negaunee School District?
Negaunee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Negaunee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,099 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.
