| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Portage Township Schools | Dodgeville | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1,445 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Adams Township School District | Painesdale | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 466 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hancock Public Schools | Hancock | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 604 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Calumet Public Schools | Calumet | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1,359 | 4 | K–12 | 3 |
| Lake Linden-Hubbell School District | Lake Linden | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 376 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools | Dollar Bay | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 306 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Chassell Township School District | Chassell | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 197 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Baraga Area Schools | Pelkie | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 317 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| L'Anse Area Schools | Nisula | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 513 | 1 | K–12 | 2 |
How Houghton County compares
Together they enroll 5,583 students across 16 schools. The largest is Houghton-Portage Township Schools with 1,445 students. Districts here average 6.6/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Houghton County, Michigan
Houghton County has 9 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Houghton County is Houghton-Portage Township Schools (10/10). 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 Houghton County, MI?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Houghton 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 Houghton County, MI?
Of the districts serving Houghton County, Houghton-Portage Township Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th 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.