Total enrollment
2,223
-6 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Missaukee County
Michigan · Public K-12
Missaukee County is one of Michigan's public-school counties, with 6 campuses serving about 2,223 students (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $66,194.
7-year change in Missaukee County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
15,207
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
2,223
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,194
Above Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.3%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
2
1,028 students
Middle
2
532 students
High
2
663 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lake City Area School District
1,142 students · 2 districts in Missaukee County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Missaukee 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+
18.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.2% under 18
Test scores in Missaukee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Lake City Elementary School· 49.6%
- McBain Elementary School· 46.2%
- Lake City Middle School· 45.3%
- McBain Middle School· 41.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBain Elementary School | Mc Bain | Elementary | PK-05 | 520 | · |
| Lake City Elementary School | Lake City | Elementary | KG-05 | 508 | · |
| Lake City High School | Lake City | High | 09-12 | 369 | · |
| McBain High School | Mc Bain | High | 09-12 | 294 | · |
| McBain Middle School | Mc Bain | Middle | 06-08 | 267 | · |
| Lake City Middle School | Lake City | Middle | 06-08 | 265 | · |
Cities in Missaukee County
About Missaukee County
Missaukee County is a rural-scale Michigan county of about 15,207 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 2,223 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $66,194, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%.
For a sense of the school types, Missaukee County is made up of 2 elementary schools (1,028 students), 2 middle schools (532), and 2 high schools (663).
Lake City Area School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,142 students across Missaukee County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,229 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,223 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 5% to 8% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Missaukee 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