For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,140 students in Barry County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MI are Barry Isd Special Education, Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and Lakewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Barry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10375 Green Lake Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3349
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3349
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8669 Brown Rd
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 374-2400
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 374-2400
Grades: 5-8
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 W Grand St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #55.
Deltonkellogg Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6325 Delton Rd
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1545
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1545
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
535 West Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hastings Area Schools Alternative Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
520 West South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Hastings Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2950 W M 179 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lakewood Learning Center (Leap) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
223 W. Braodway
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Grades: 8-12
| 35 students
231 South Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: PK
| n/a students
223 West Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MI include Barry Isd Special Education, Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and Lakewood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barry County?
5 public middle schools are located in Barry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Barry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Barry County include: Deltonkellogg Middle School vs. Hastings Middle School, Hastings Middle School vs. Deltonkellogg Middle School
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