Milford’s public schools outscore 79% of Michigan districts
41% of students in Milford’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Milford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Milford’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 529 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Milford’s, its schools beat 57%, lower than their 79% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,636 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then five middle schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Milford’s grade
A−: better than 79% of Michigan school districts, #215 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Milford, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Milford
Oxbow Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 397 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in White Lake
9th grade in Milford · depends on your address
Milford High School
Grades 7–12 · 1,193 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Highland
Lakeland High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,012 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in White Lake
Oak Valley Middle School
Grades 5–9 · 531 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Commerce Township
10th grade in Milford · depends on your address
Milford High School
Grades 7–12 · 1,193 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Highland
Lakeland High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,012 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in White Lake
11th grade in Milford · depends on your address
Milford High School
Grades 7–12 · 1,193 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Highland
Lakeland High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,012 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in White Lake
12th grade in Milford · depends on your address
Milford High School
Grades 7–12 · 1,193 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Highland
Lakeland High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,012 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in White Lake
Milford’s public schools are run by Huron Valley Schools, which also serves Commerce, Highland, Milford and White Lake. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Milford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Milford’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | A− | Huron Valley Schools |
Every school in Milford
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Milford’s schools
Are Milford’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Milford children attend outscore 79% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #215 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Milford in?
Huron Valley Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,372 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
What is Milford’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Huron Valley Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Milford spend per student?
$15,636 in Huron Valley Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Milford families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Milford → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.