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Ogemaw County

Michigan · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 1,989 students, in a county of 20,885 residents.

Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,989
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,666
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.8%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
1,871 students · 2 districts in Ogemaw County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ogemaw 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
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
51
17.8% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Surline Elementary SchoolWest BranchElementaryPK-04601·
Surline Middle SchoolWest BranchMiddle05-08582·
Ogemaw Heights High SchoolWest BranchHigh09-12573·
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw CountyWest BranchHigh06-12118·
Rose City SchoolRose CityElementaryPK-06115·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Ogemaw County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Ogemaw County, Michigan, with a combined enrollment of about 1,989.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Ogemaw County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Ogemaw County?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools is the largest school district in Ogemaw County, serving approximately 1,871 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Ogemaw County?
Ogemaw County has roughly 20,885 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Ogemaw County?
Median household income in Ogemaw County is $54,666, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ogemaw County?
Approximately 17.2% of adults 25 and older in Ogemaw County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Ogemaw County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 68.8% of students in Ogemaw 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 57.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ogemaw County schools?
Across Ogemaw County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Ogemaw County?
Ogemaw 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.
What share of housing in Ogemaw County is owner-occupied?
Ogemaw County has about 15,325 housing units, of which roughly 83.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data