For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,263 students in Oceana County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oceana County, MI are Pentwater Public School, Shelby Middle School and Hart Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oceana County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Oceana County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6320
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6320
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
David C Outwin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6475
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6475
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 middle schools in Oceana County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oceana County, MI include Pentwater Public School, Shelby Middle School and Hart Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oceana County?
5 public middle schools are located in Oceana County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oceana County?
Oceana County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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