Total enrollment
760
+159 (+26%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in West Iron County Public Schools
Michigan · 760 students · 1 city
For families across West Iron County Public Schools, public-school options total 2 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 760 (1 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in West Iron County Public Schools
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How West Iron County Public Schools ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 760 | #384 of 454 | #7,935 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 2 | #450 of 454 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #88 of 452 | #6,018 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 59.5% | #154 of 454 | #2,914 of 8,164 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.
Inside West Iron County Public Schools
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 654 to 760 students (up 16%) and from 39 to 49 full-time teachers (up 26%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Iron County Middle High School | Iron River | High | 06-12 | 407 |
| Stambaugh Elementary School | Iron River | Elementary | PK-06 | 353 |
About West Iron County Public Schools
Across 2 schools, West Iron County Public Schools hosts about 760 students in Michigan. By footprint it is a rural-scale district.
Looking at the level breakdown, West Iron County Public Schools is made up of 1 elementary and 1 high school.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 26%: 601 students in SY 2020-21 versus 760 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for West Iron County Public Schools discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.