📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Delta County, MI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rapid River Public Schools | Rapid River | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #2 | Gladstone Area Schools | Gladstone | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #3 | Escanaba Area Public Schools | Escanaba | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #4 | Big Bay de Noc School District | Cooks | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #5 | Mid Peninsula School District | Rock | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
Best School Districts in Delta County, Michigan (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Delta County, Michigan that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Michigan, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Delta County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Delta County, Michigan? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Delta County, Michigan, the highest-rated is Rapid River Public Schools (Rapid River), rated 7/10 (Good) and in the 61st percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.