For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,360 students in Otsego County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Otsego County, MI are Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, Johannesburglewiston High School and Vanderbilt Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Otsego County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Otsego County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johannesburglewiston High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Otsego County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Livingston Blvd
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0969
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0969
Gr: 9-12 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Johannesburglewiston High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-4420
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Vanderbilt Area School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
947 Donovan St
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Alba School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Elm St
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 584-2000
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 584-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Otsego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2473 Ray Street
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 546-3311
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 546-3311
Gr: PK-3 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Gaylord Academic Support Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
615 South Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Gr: 7-12
Gaylord Virtual Instruction Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
615 S Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students
Vanderbilt Area School Alternative Ed. (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
947 Donovan Street
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Otsego County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Otsego County, MI include Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, Johannesburglewiston High School and Vanderbilt Area School.
How many public high schools are located in Otsego County?
4 public high schools are located in Otsego County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County?
Otsego County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Otsego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Otsego County include: Johannesburglewiston High School vs. Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg vs. Johannesburglewiston High School
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