For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,532 students in Wexford County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wexford County, MI are Mackinaw Trail Middle School, Buckley Community Schools and Manton Consolidated Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wexford County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wexford County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wexford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8401 S Mackinaw Trl
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Buckley Community Schools
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 S 1st St
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Gr: PK-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Manton Consolidated Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6401
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6401
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
581 S Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Gr: 6-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Highpoint Virtual Of Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Mesick Avenue
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Gr: PK-12 | 3,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wexford County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wexford County, MI include Mackinaw Trail Middle School, Buckley Community Schools and Manton Consolidated Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wexford County?
6 public middle schools are located in Wexford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wexford County?
Wexford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Wexford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wexford County include: Manton Consolidated Middle School vs. Mackinaw Trail Middle School, Mackinaw Trail Middle School vs. Manton Consolidated Middle School, Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School vs. Buckley Community Schools
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