For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 642 students in 49065, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49065, MI are Lawton High School, Lawton Accelerated Academic Center and Lawton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49065 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49065, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49065, MI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7800
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7800
Gr: 8-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7542
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7542
Gr: 5-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lawton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7600
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7600
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49065, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49065, MI include Lawton High School, Lawton Accelerated Academic Center and Lawton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49065?
3 public middle schools are located in 49065.
What is the racial composition of students in 49065?
49065 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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