For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,148 students in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Nelson are Muskegon Community Education Center and Muskegon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muskegon Community Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 W Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Muskegon High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,020 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon, MI include Muskegon Community Education Center and Muskegon High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon?
the neighborhood of Nelson, Muskegon public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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