Total enrollment
1,524
+15 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Gogebic County
Michigan · Public K-12
Gogebic County's public schools total 6 across the county, with enrollment of about 1,524 and Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County the largest single district. That works out to 1 elementary and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Gogebic County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Gogebic County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,524 | #69 of 73 | #2,465 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #69 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #2 of 73 | #560 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 59.6% | #15 of 73 | #1,140 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.0% | #33 of 73 | #1,809 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
14,319
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
4 districts
Enrollment
1,524
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$52,732
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.6%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
1
179 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
209 students
Combined / other
3
1,136 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County
815 students · 4 districts in Gogebic County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Gogebic 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+
22.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.5%
civilian labor
Median age
51
16.4% under 18
Test scores in Gogebic County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.
Top 1 schools (ELA)
- Luther L Wright K12 School· 45.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther L Wright K12 School | Ironwood | Combined | PK-12 | 770 | · |
| WakefieldMarenisco School | Wakefield | Combined | PK-12 | 236 | · |
| Washington School | Bessemer | Elementary | KG-06 | 179 | · |
| AD Johnston JrSr High School | Bessemer | High | 07-12 | 164 | · |
| Watersmeet Township School | Watersmeet | Combined | KG-12 | 130 | · |
| Gogebic Co Community Education | Ironwood | High | 09-12 | 45 | · |
Cities in Gogebic County
About Gogebic County
In Michigan, Gogebic County is a small county of about 14,319 residents. 6 public schools across the county serves about 1,524 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $52,732, about 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 20% below the Michigan median.
On the school-mix side, Gogebic County spans 1 elementary school (179 students), 2 high schools (209), and 3 combined or other schools.
Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 815 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,524 students, held roughly steady from the 1,509 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Gogebic County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data