For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,452 students in Oceana County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oceana County, MI are Pentwater Public School, Hart High School and Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oceana County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Oceana County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Oceana County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelby High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Oceana County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pentwater Public School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Park St
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hart High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Shelby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Hesperia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Walkerville Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Lathrop St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Gr: 3-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oceana County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oceana County, MI include Pentwater Public School, Hart High School and Shelby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oceana County?
5 public high schools are located in Oceana County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oceana County?
Oceana County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Oceana County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oceana County include: Shelby High School vs. Pentwater Public School, Shelby High School vs. Walkerville Public School, Walkerville Public School vs. Shelby High School
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