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Luce County

Michigan · Public K-12

Inside Luce County, Michigan, public K-12 schools number 2 and serve about 496 students out of a population of 6,271. That works out to 1 high schools.

7-year change in Luce County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
496
-155 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
-1 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 84%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
2 districts
Enrollment
496
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,893
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.1%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
496 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tahquamenon Area Schools
496 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
89%
Hispanic
2%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
5%
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

Test scores in Luce County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Newberry Area School· 35.9%

See all 1 schools in Luce County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Newberry Area SchoolNewberryCombinedPK-12496·
Newberry Correctional FacilityNewberryHigh09-120·

Cities in Luce County

Newberry2 schools

About Luce County

Luce County is a rural-scale county of about 6,271 residents in Michigan. Its public-school system educates approximately 496 students across 2 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,893, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 17% meaningfully below the Michigan median.

On the school-mix side, Luce County covers 1 high school (0), and 1 combined or other schools.

Tahquamenon Area Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 496 students across Luce County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 496 students, decreased 24% from the 651 reported in SY 2017-18. Luce County now counts 1 public schools, down from 2 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 84% to 89% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Luce County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

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 496.
How many high schools are in Luce County?
Luce County, Michigan has 1 public high school.
What is the largest school district in Luce County?
Tahquamenon Area Schools is the largest school district in Luce County, serving approximately 496 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 64.1% 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 53.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Luce County schools?
Across Luce County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 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