Selecting the right middle school is a pivotal decision that can significantly impact your child’s education. In Wayne County, certain public middle schools excel in performance and rankings, making them stand out as top choices for families.
Niche, a trusted platform for school data analysis, has evaluated the best public middle schools in Wayne County using a comprehensive set of criteria. Factors such as teacher quality, state test scores, student-teacher ratios, and diversity were all considered. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
This story was updated on Nov. 25, 2024 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Her work included updating the list with 2025 rankings and adding a graphic of the best public middle schools in Wayne County. Questions? Email katina@metroparent.com.
Best public middle schools in Wayne County
- Meads Mill Middle School, Northville (A+)
- East Middle School, Plymouth (A)
- Pierce Middle School, Grosse Pointe Park (A)
- Plymouth High School, Canton (A)
- Salem High School, Canton (A)
- West Middle School, Plymouth (A)
- Frost Middle School, Livonia (A)
- Canton High School, Canton (A)
- Pioneer Middle School, Plymouth (A-)
- Parcells Middle School, Grosse Pointe Woods (A-)
- Patrick Henry Middle School, Woodhaven (A-)
- Liberty Middle School, Canton (A-)
- Holmes Middle School, Livonia (A-)
- Discovery Middle School, Canton (A-)
- Riley Upper Elementary School, Livonia (B+)
- Johnson Upper Elementary School, Westland (B+)
- Boyd W. Arthurs Middle School, Trenton (B+)
- Grosse Ile Middle School, Grosse Ile (B+)
- Moses Field School, Detroit (B+)
- Brownstown Middle School, Romulus (B+)
- Bryant Middle School, Dearborn (B)
- Emerson Middle School, Livonia (B)
- Cooper Upper Elementary School, Westland (B)
- Carl T. Renton Junior High School, New Boston (B)
- Shumate Middle School, Rockwood (B)
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