Total enrollment
2,446
-282 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
Cheboygan County
Michigan · Public K-12
Cheboygan County's school count of 10 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 2,643 students inside Michigan, around 10% of the county population. The level mix is 3 elementary and 4 high schools.
7-year change in Cheboygan County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
-1 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 88%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
2,643
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,875
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.0%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
3
740 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
1,104 students
Combined / other
3
799 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cheboygan Area Schools
1,665 students · 4 districts in Cheboygan County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Cheboygan 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+
24.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.1%
civilian labor
Median age
52
15.3% under 18
Test scores in Cheboygan County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheboygan Area High School | Cheboygan | High | 08-12 | 548 | · |
| Cheboygan Intermediate School | Cheboygan | Combined | 03-10 | 537 | · |
| Inland Lakes Secondary School | Indian River | High | 06-12 | 348 | · |
| Inland Lakes Elementary School | Indian River | Elementary | KG-05 | 316 | · |
| East Elementary School | Cheboygan | Elementary | KG-03 | 301 | · |
| Cheboygan Middle School | Cheboygan | Combined | 04-12 | 197 | · |
| Wolverine MiddleHigh School | Wolverine | High | 06-12 | 126 | · |
| Wolverine Elementary School | Wolverine | Elementary | PK-06 | 123 | · |
| Inverness Academy | Cheboygan | High | 06-12 | 82 | · |
| COP ESD Programs | Indian River | Combined | PK-12 | 65 | · |
Cities in Cheboygan County
About Cheboygan County
Cheboygan County is a sparse Michigan county of about 25,865 residents, home to 10 public schools and roughly 2,643 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $62,875, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% below the Michigan median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Cheboygan County is built around 3 elementary schools (740 students), 4 high schools (1,104), and 3 combined or other schools.
Cheboygan Area Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,665 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 10%: 2,728 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,446 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Cheboygan County lost 1 school, going from 10 to 9.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Cheboygan County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
Cheboygan County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data