| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Area School District | Bessemer | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 359 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Ironwood Area Schools | Ironwood | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 728 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Watersmeet Township School District | Watersmeet | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 150 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| Wakefield-Marenisco School District | Marenisco | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 252 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Gogebic County compares
Together they enroll 1,489 students across 6 schools. The largest is Ironwood Area Schools with 728 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Gogebic County, Michigan
Gogebic County has 4 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Gogebic County is Bessemer Area School District (6/10). 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 Gogebic County, MI?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Gogebic 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 Gogebic County, MI?
Of the districts serving Gogebic County, Bessemer Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 51st 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.