| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon Area Public Schools | Higgins Lake | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 822 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Houghton Lake Community School District | Houghton Lake | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1,162 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Roscommon County compares
Together they enroll 1,984 students across 6 schools. The largest is Houghton Lake Community School District with 1,162 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Roscommon County, Michigan
Roscommon County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Roscommon County is Roscommon Area Public Schools (4/10). 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 Roscommon County, MI?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Roscommon 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 Roscommon County, MI?
Of the districts serving Roscommon County, Roscommon Area Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 35th 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.