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Luce County

Michigan · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 499 students, in a county of 6,271 residents.

Schools
2
2 districts
Enrollment
499
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,893
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.9%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tahquamenon Area Schools
499 students · 2 districts in Luce County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Luce 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
77%
Hispanic
2%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
7%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
7%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.9%
civilian labor
Median age
45
16.3% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Newberry Area SchoolNewberryOtherPK-12499·
Newberry Correctional FacilityNewberryHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Luce County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Luce County, Michigan, with a combined enrollment of about 499.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Luce County?
The county's public school system includes 1 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Luce County?
Tahquamenon Area Schools is the largest school district in Luce County, serving approximately 499 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Luce County?
Luce County, Michigan has a population of approximately 6,271, with a median age of 45. About 16.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Luce County?
Median household income in Luce County is $54,893, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Luce County?
Approximately 17.3% of adults 25 and older in Luce County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Luce County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 65.9% of students in Luce 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 Luce County schools?
Across Luce County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Luce County?
Luce County residents are approximately 77% White, 2% Hispanic, 8% Black, 0% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Luce County is owner-occupied?
Luce County has about 4,067 housing units, of which roughly 82.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data