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Montmorency County

Michigan · Public K-12

From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Montmorency County's 4 public schools collectively enroll about 836 K-12 students, with Hillman Community Schools the heaviest district by enrollment. That works out to 2 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Montmorency County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
836
+6 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
3 districts
Enrollment
836
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,756
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.6%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
2
360 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
229 students
Combined / other
1
247 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hillman Community Schools
432 students · 3 districts in Montmorency County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Montmorency 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
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
57
14.9% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Atlanta Community SchoolsAtlantaCombinedPK-12247·
Hillman Community JrSr High SchoolHillmanHigh06-12229·
Hillman Elementary SchoolHillmanElementaryPK-05203·
Lewiston Elementary SchoolLewistonElementaryKG-05157·

Cities in Montmorency County

Hillman2 schoolsAtlanta1 schoolLewiston1 school

About Montmorency County

In Michigan, Montmorency County is a rural-scale county of about 9,516 residents. 4 public schools across the county instructs about 836 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $49,756 a year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 25% below the Michigan median.

For a sense of the school types, Montmorency County is made up of 2 elementary schools (360 students), 1 high school (229), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Montmorency County is Hillman Community Schools, which alone enrolls about 432 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Montmorency County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 830 students to 836.

On this page, the community for Montmorency County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Montmorency County?
Montmorency County, Michigan has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 836 students.
How many high schools are in Montmorency County?
Montmorency County, Michigan has 1 public high school, serving approximately 229 students.
How many elementary schools are in Montmorency County?
Montmorency County, Michigan has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 360 students.
What is the largest school district in Montmorency County?
Hillman Community Schools is the largest school district in Montmorency County, serving approximately 432 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Montmorency County?
Montmorency County, Michigan has a population of approximately 9,516, with a median age of 57. About 14.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Montmorency County?
Median household income in Montmorency County is $49,756, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Montmorency County?
Approximately 15.6% of adults 25 and older in Montmorency County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Montmorency County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.6% of students in Montmorency 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 Montmorency County schools?
Across Montmorency County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Montmorency County?
Montmorency County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data