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Midland County

Michigan · Public K-12

Midland County, Michigan operates 26 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 11,324 students (about 436 per campus). The level mix is 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools.

7-year change in Midland County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,324
-685 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
26
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 90%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
26
7 districts
Enrollment
11,324
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,705
Above Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.7%
Below Michigan avg
Elementary
12
4,968 students
Middle
4
2,497 students
High
8
3,690 students
Combined / other
2
169 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Midland Public Schools
7,380 students · 7 districts in Midland County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Midland 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
90%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
86%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
3%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.9% under 18

Test scores in Midland County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.

See all 14 schools in Midland County ranked by score →

All schools (26)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HH Dow High SchoolMidlandHigh09-121,272·
Midland High SchoolMidlandHigh09-121,129·
Jefferson Middle SchoolMidlandMiddle06-08919·
Northeast Middle SchoolMidlandMiddle06-08789·
Central Park Elementary SchoolMidlandElementaryKG-05646·
Siebert Elementary SchoolMidlandElementaryKG-05643·
Woodcrest Elementary SchoolMidlandElementaryKG-05600·
Meridian Elementary SchoolSanfordElementaryPK-04537·
Adams Elementary SchoolMidlandElementaryKG-05479·
Bullock Creek High SchoolMidlandHigh09-12462·
Meridian Junior High SchoolSanfordMiddle05-08441·
Chestnut Hill Elementary SchoolMidlandElementaryKG-05416·
Plymouth Elementary SchoolMidlandElementaryKG-05406·
Meridian Early College High SchoolSanfordHigh09-12396·
Bullock Creek Middle SchoolMidlandMiddle06-08348·
Coleman Elementary SchoolColemanElementaryKG-06315·
Floyd SchoolMidlandElementaryKG-05306·
Bullock Creek Elementary SchoolMidlandElementaryPK-02303·
Pine River Elementary SchoolMidlandElementary03-05254·
Coleman JuniorSenior High SchoolColemanHigh07-12244·
MCESA and Sugnet School Classroom ProgramsMidlandCombinedPK-12158·
Windover High SchoolMidlandHigh09-1295·
Academic and Career Education AcademyMidlandHigh09-1285·
PrePrimary Center at Carpenter Street SchoolMidlandElementaryPK-KG63·
Juvenile Justice CenterMidlandCombined04-1211·
Post Secondary Transition ProgramMidlandHighUG-UG7·

Cities in Midland County

Midland21 schoolsSanford3 schoolsColeman2 schools

About Midland County

Midland County is an average-sized Michigan county of about 83,757 residents, home to 26 public schools and roughly 11,324 students.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $77,705, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 17% above the Michigan median.

On the school-mix side, Midland County comprises 12 elementary schools (4,968 students), 4 middle schools (2,497), 8 high schools (3,690), and 2 combined or other schools.

Midland Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 7,380 students across Midland County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 12,009 students in SY 2017-18 versus 11,324 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 90% to 86%.

On this page, the community for Midland 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 Midland County?
There are 26 public K-12 schools in Midland County, Michigan, with a combined enrollment of about 11,324.
How many high schools are in Midland County?
Midland County, Michigan has 8 public high schools, serving approximately 3,690 students.
How many middle schools are in Midland County?
Midland County, Michigan has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,497 students.
How many elementary schools are in Midland County?
Midland County, Michigan has 12 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,968 students.
What is the largest school district in Midland County?
Midland Public Schools is the largest school district in Midland County, serving approximately 7,380 students. The county contains 7 school districts overall.
What is the population of Midland County?
Midland County, Michigan has a population of approximately 83,757, with a median age of 42. About 20.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Midland County?
Median household income in Midland County is $77,705, above the Michigan average of $66,133. About 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Midland County?
Approximately 36.6% of adults 25 and older in Midland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Midland County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.7% of students in Midland County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Michigan county average of 53.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Midland County schools?
Across Midland County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.9 to 1.

Midland County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data