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Gogebic County

Michigan · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 1,489 students, in a county of 14,319 residents.

Schools
6
4 districts
Enrollment
1,489
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,732
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.7%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County
728 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
White
91%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
83%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
9%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Luther L Wright K12 SchoolIronwoodOtherPK-12700·
WakefieldMarenisco SchoolWakefieldOtherPK-12252·
Washington SchoolBessemerElementaryKG-06190·
AD Johnston JrSr High SchoolBessemerHigh07-12169·
Watersmeet Township SchoolWatersmeetOtherKG-12150·
Gogebic Co Community EducationIronwoodHigh09-1228·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Gogebic County?
Gogebic County, Michigan has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,489 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Gogebic County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 2 high, 3 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Gogebic County?
Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County is the largest school district in Gogebic County, serving approximately 728 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Gogebic County?
Gogebic County has roughly 14,319 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Gogebic County?
Median household income in Gogebic County is $52,732, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Gogebic County?
Approximately 22.8% of adults 25 and older in Gogebic County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Gogebic County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.7% of students in Gogebic 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 57.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gogebic County schools?
Across Gogebic County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Gogebic County?
Gogebic County residents are approximately 91% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Gogebic County is owner-occupied?
Gogebic County has about 10,394 housing units, of which roughly 81.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data