For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 2,512 students in Sanilac County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sanilac County, MI are Sanilac Isd Special Education Services, Croswelllexington High School and Carsonvilleport Sanilac Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanilac County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Sanilac County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Sanilac County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sandusky Juniorsenior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Sanilac County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46 N Jackson St
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Croswelllexington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5461 Peck Rd
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1500
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Carsonvilleport Sanilac Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Goetze Rd
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 S Howard Ave
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1300
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Marlette Jrsr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3051 Moore St
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4935
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4935
Gr: 6-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Sandusky Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
191 E Pinetree Ln
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-3401
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-3401
Gr: 7-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Brown City High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Second St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Deckerville Community High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2633 Black River St
Deckerville, MI 48427
(810) 376-3875
Deckerville, MI 48427
(810) 376-3875
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Peck Jrsr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 E Lapeer St
Peck, MI 48466
(810) 378-5501
Peck, MI 48466
(810) 378-5501
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Carsonvilleport Sanilac High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Goetze Rd
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9394
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9394
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Sanilac Career Center
Vocational School
175 E Aitken Rd
Peck, MI 48466
(810) 648-4700
Peck, MI 48466
(810) 648-4700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sanilac County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sanilac County, MI include Sanilac Isd Special Education Services, Croswelllexington High School and Carsonvilleport Sanilac Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Sanilac County?
11 public high schools are located in Sanilac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanilac County?
Sanilac County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Sanilac County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sanilac County include: Marlette Jrsr High School vs. Sandusky Juniorsenior High School, Sandusky Juniorsenior High School vs. Marlette Jrsr High School, Croswelllexington High School vs. Sandusky Juniorsenior High School
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