For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 866 students in Wayland, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayland, MI are Career Connections Academy and Wayland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayland, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wayland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Wayland, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Wayland, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Career Connections Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Wayland High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Wayland, Michigan 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Environmental Education Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
3400 Second Street
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Wayland Young Adult Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
118 West Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayland, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayland, MI include Career Connections Academy and Wayland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayland?
2 public high schools are located in Wayland.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayland?
Wayland public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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