Total enrollment
442
-93 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
Lake County
Michigan · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Michigan, 3 sit inside Lake County, collectively enrolling roughly 442 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Lake County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 56%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
18%
was 20%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
442
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,805
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.0%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
1
220 students
Middle
1
112 students
High
1
110 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Baldwin Community Schools
442 students · 1 district in Lake County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lake 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+
12.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.4%
civilian labor
Median age
51
14.8% under 18
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Elementary School | Baldwin | Elementary | PK-05 | 220 | · |
| Baldwin Junior High School | Baldwin | Middle | 06-08 | 112 | · |
| Baldwin Senior High School | Baldwin | High | 09-12 | 110 | · |
Cities in Lake County
About Lake County
Lake County is a thinly populated Michigan county of about 12,563 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 442 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $50,805 a year, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 23% noticeably below the Michigan median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Lake County is built around 1 elementary school (220 students), 1 middle school (112), and 1 high school (110).
Baldwin Community Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 442 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 17%: 535 students in SY 2017-18 versus 442 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment rose from 56% to 60%.
On allk12, the community for Lake 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