Public schools in Hemlock, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Hemlock, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,239
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hemlock public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Hemlock, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,239 students, an average of 248 per school. The largest campus is KC Ling Elementary School (365 students).
Every listed school belongs to Hemlock Public School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 27% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hemlock
Elementary schools in Hemlock
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Elementary School Hemlock Public School District | PK–KG | 129 | 11.8:1 | |
| KC Ling Elementary School Hemlock Public School District | 01–04 | 365 | 17.3:1 |
Middle schools in Hemlock
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Middle School Hemlock Public School District | 05–08 | 350 | 17.1:1 |
High schools in Hemlock
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock High School Hemlock Public School District | 09–12 | 341 | 20.4:1 | |
| Hemlock Virtual Hemlock Public School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 54 | 37.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.3%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Hemlock schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,239 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hemlock
How many public schools are in Hemlock, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Hemlock: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,239 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hemlock?
All listed public schools with an address in Hemlock belong to Hemlock Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hemlock?
Hemlock High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hemlock, with 341 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hemlock?
No school with an address in Hemlock is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hemlock schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hemlock public schools is 17.3:1, higher than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hemlock guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities