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Alcona County

Michigan · Public K-12

Public schools in Alcona County, Michigan total 2, with combined enrollment of about 687 students against a county population of 10,397. That breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Alcona County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
687
-39 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 94%
% Hispanic
1%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
687
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,993
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.1%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
1
318 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
369 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Alcona Community Schools
687 students · 1 district in Alcona County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Alcona County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
60
12.6% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Alcona Community High SchoolHarrisvilleHigh06-12369·
Alcona Elementary SchoolHarrisvilleElementaryKG-05318·

Cities in Alcona County

Harrisville2 schools

About Alcona County

Alcona County is a sparse county of about 10,397 residents in Michigan. Its public-school system instructs approximately 687 students across 2 schools.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $54,993 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 17% lower than the Michigan median.

For a sense of the school types, Alcona County is made up of 1 elementary school (318 students), and 1 high school (369).

Alcona Community Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 687 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 5%: 726 students in SY 2017-18 versus 687 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Alcona County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Alcona County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Alcona County, Michigan, with a combined enrollment of about 687.
How many high schools are in Alcona County?
Alcona County, Michigan has 1 public high school, serving approximately 369 students.
How many elementary schools are in Alcona County?
Alcona County, Michigan has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 318 students.
What is the largest school district in Alcona County?
Alcona Community Schools is the largest school district in Alcona County, serving approximately 687 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Alcona County?
Alcona County, Michigan has a population of approximately 10,397, with a median age of 60. About 12.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Alcona County?
Median household income in Alcona County is $54,993, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Alcona County?
Approximately 21.4% of adults 25 and older in Alcona County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Alcona County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 75.1% of students in Alcona County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Michigan county average of 53.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alcona County schools?
Across Alcona County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Alcona County?
Alcona County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data