Total enrollment
20,277
-829 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Monroe County
Michigan · Public K-12
Across 52 public schools, Monroe County, Michigan serves roughly 20,286 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 8 residents. By level, that breaks down as 23 elementary, 9 middle, and 18 high schools.
4-year change in Monroe County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
49
-2 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Monroe County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.6% | #13 of 25 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 20,286 | #16 of 73 | #479 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 50 | #17 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.8:1 | #65 of 73 | #2,434 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 41.2% | #63 of 73 | #2,043 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.8% | #35 of 73 | #1,844 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Monroe County school rankings
Residents
155,505
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
52
13 districts
Enrollment
20,286
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$77,335
Above Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.2%
Below Michigan avg
Elementary
23
9,125 students
Middle
9
4,174 students
High
18
6,819 students
Combined / other
2
168 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Monroe Public Schools
4,384 students · 13 districts in Monroe County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Monroe 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+
23.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.9% under 18
Test scores in Monroe County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 28 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Jackman Road Elementary School· 62.0%
- Ida Middle School· 60.1%
- Dundee Elementary School· 57.6%
- Summerfield JuniorSenior High School· 57.5%
- Whiteford Middle School· 56.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- North Elementary School· 23.3%
- Monroe Middle School· 24.6%
- Custer Elementary School· 26.8%
- Manor Elementary School· 30.2%
- Fred W Ritter Elementary School· 30.9%
Cities in Monroe County
About Monroe County
Monroe County is an average-sized Michigan county of about 155,505 residents, home to 52 public schools and roughly 20,286 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $77,335, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 17% noticeably above the Michigan median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Monroe County covers 23 elementary schools (9,125 students), 9 middle schools (4,174), 18 high schools (6,819), and 2 combined or other schools.
Monroe Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,384 students across Monroe County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Monroe County has contracted 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 21,106 students to 20,277. Monroe County now counts 49 public schools, down from 51 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Monroe County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data