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Oscoda County

Michigan · Public K-12

Inside Oscoda County, Michigan, public K-12 schools number 3 and serve about 806 students out of a population of 8,425. That works out to 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Oscoda County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
806
-24 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
806
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,515
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.0%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
1
234 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
263 students
Combined / other
1
309 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mio-AuSable Schools
497 students · 2 districts in Oscoda County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Oscoda 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
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.0%
civilian labor
Median age
53
19.6% under 18

Test scores in Oscoda County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. MioAuSable Elementary School· 31.7%

See all 1 schools in Oscoda County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Fairview SchoolFairviewCombinedPK-12309·
MioAuSable High SchoolMioHigh06-12263·
MioAuSable Elementary SchoolMioElementaryPK-05234·

Cities in Oscoda County

Mio2 schoolsFairview1 school

About Oscoda County

Across the thinly populated Michigan county of Oscoda County of about 8,425 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 806 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $49,515 a year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 25% lower than the Michigan median.

For a sense of the school types, Oscoda County spans 1 elementary school (234 students), 1 high school (263), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Oscoda County is Mio-AuSable Schools, which alone enrolls about 497 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 806 students, fell 3% from the 830 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Oscoda 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 Oscoda County?
Oscoda County, Michigan has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 806 students.
How many high schools are in Oscoda County?
Oscoda County, Michigan has 1 public high school, serving approximately 263 students.
How many elementary schools are in Oscoda County?
Oscoda County, Michigan has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 234 students.
What is the largest school district in Oscoda County?
Mio-AuSable Schools is the largest school district in Oscoda County, serving approximately 497 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Oscoda County?
Oscoda County has roughly 8,425 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Oscoda County?
Median household income in Oscoda County is $49,515, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Oscoda County?
Approximately 15.6% of adults 25 and older in Oscoda County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Oscoda County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 65.0% of students in Oscoda 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 Oscoda County schools?
Across Oscoda County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Oscoda County?
Oscoda County residents are approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% 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