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Negaunee School District

101 South Pioneer Ave
Negaunee, MI 49866-1609
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Negaunee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,496 students in Negaunee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Negaunee School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,496 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Negaunee School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#119 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
45%
35%
60%
45%
51%
38%
92%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,397 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,309 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,397
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,309
$17,693

Best Negaunee School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Croix St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7803
Grades: PK-4
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Negaunee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 W Arch St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7861
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Negaunee Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 W Case St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7866
Grades: 5-8
| 458 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Negaunee School District?
Negaunee School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,496 students.
What is the rank of Negaunee School District?
Negaunee School District is ranked #124 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Negaunee School District?
91% of Negaunee School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Negaunee School District?
Negaunee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Negaunee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,309 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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