| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bark River-Harris School District | Bark River | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 731 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rapid River Public Schools | Rapid River | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 278 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| Gladstone Area Schools | Gladstone | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,490 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Escanaba Area Public Schools | Cornell | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 2,129 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
| Big Bay de Noc School District | Garden | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 176 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mid Peninsula School District | Perkins | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 191 | 1 | K–12 | 2 |
How Delta County compares
Together they enroll 4,995 students across 14 schools. The largest is Escanaba Area Public Schools with 2,129 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Delta County, Michigan
Delta County has 6 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Delta County is Bark River-Harris School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Delta County, MI?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Delta County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Delta County, MI?
Of the districts serving Delta County, Bark River-Harris School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 75th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.