For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,250 students in Highland, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Highland, MI is Milford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Highland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Highland, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2380 S Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8091
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8091
Gr: 7-12 | 1,242 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Apollo Center
Special Education School
2029 N Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8134
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8134
Gr: PK-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Highland, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2029 N. Milford Road
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8040
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8040
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
305 North John St
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8080
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8080
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Highland, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Highland, MI include Milford High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Highland?
2 public middle schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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