Total enrollment
829
-183 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
Baraga County
Michigan · Public K-12
Baraga County's 4 public schools sit inside Michigan and collectively enroll about 829 K-12 students across 1 elementary and 1 high.
7-year change in Baraga County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
4 districts
Enrollment
829
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,327
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.0%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
1
15 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
2
814 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
L'Anse Area Schools
490 students · 4 districts in Baraga County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Baraga 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
14.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
46
17.0% under 18
Test scores in Baraga County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.
Top 1 schools (ELA)
- LAnse Area School· 34.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAnse Area School | Lanse | Combined | KG-12 | 490 | · |
| Baraga School | Baraga | Combined | KG-12 | 324 | · |
| Arvon Township School | Skanee | Elementary | KG-08 | 15 | · |
| Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility | Baraga | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Baraga County
About Baraga County
In Michigan, Baraga County is a low-population county of about 8,191 residents. 4 public schools across the county hosts about 829 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $55,327, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 16% below the Michigan median.
On the school-mix side, Baraga County consists of 1 elementary school (15 students), 1 high school (0), and 2 combined or other schools.
L'Anse Area Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 490 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Baraga County has decreased 18% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,012 students to 829.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Baraga County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data