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Schoolcraft County

Michigan · Public K-12

Schoolcraft County's public schools total 3 across the county, with enrollment of about 701 and Manistique Area Schools the largest single district. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Schoolcraft County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
701
-100 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
701
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,782
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.8%
Below Michigan avg
Elementary
1
267 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
434 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Manistique Area Schools
701 students · 1 district in Schoolcraft County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Schoolcraft 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
82%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
7%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
19%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
53
17.7% under 18

Test scores in Schoolcraft County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.

See all 2 schools in Schoolcraft County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Manistique Middle and High SchoolManistiqueHigh06-12412·
Emerald Elementary SchoolManistiqueElementaryPK-05267·
Jack Reque Alternative High SchoolManistiqueHigh09-1222·

Cities in Schoolcraft County

Manistique3 schools

About Schoolcraft County

Schoolcraft County is a sparse Michigan county of about 8,128 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 701 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $56,782, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% noticeably below the Michigan median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Schoolcraft County is built around 1 elementary school (267 students), and 2 high schools (434).

Manistique Area Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 701 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Schoolcraft County has fell 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 801 students to 701.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Schoolcraft County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Schoolcraft County?
Schoolcraft County, Michigan has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 701 students.
How many high schools are in Schoolcraft County?
Schoolcraft County, Michigan has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 434 students.
How many elementary schools are in Schoolcraft County?
Schoolcraft County, Michigan has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 267 students.
What is the largest school district in Schoolcraft County?
Manistique Area Schools is the largest school district in Schoolcraft County, serving approximately 701 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Schoolcraft County?
Schoolcraft County has roughly 8,128 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Schoolcraft County?
Median household income in Schoolcraft County is $56,782, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Schoolcraft County?
Approximately 21.1% of adults 25 and older in Schoolcraft County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Schoolcraft County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 49.8% of students in Schoolcraft County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Michigan county average of 53.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Schoolcraft County schools?
Across Schoolcraft County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Schoolcraft County?
Schoolcraft County residents are approximately 82% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 10% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data