Public schools in Richland, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Richland, 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
2,732
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Richland public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Richland, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,732 students, an average of 546 per school. The largest campus is Gull Lake High School (877 students), and the largest elementary school is Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School (698).
Every listed school belongs to Gull Lake Community Schools. 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 16.2:1, similar to 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, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 32% 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 Richland
Elementary schools in Richland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Elementary School Gull Lake Community Schools | KG–02 | 412 | 12.8:1 | |
| Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School Gull Lake Community Schools | 03–05 | 698 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Richland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake Middle School Gull Lake Community Schools | 06–08 | 717 | 17.2:1 |
High schools in Richland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake Gateway Academy Gull Lake Community Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 28 | 14:1 | |
| Gull Lake High School Gull Lake Community Schools | 08–12 | 877 | 17.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.6%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black3.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Richland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,732 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Richland
How many public schools are in Richland, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Richland: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,732 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Richland?
All listed public schools with an address in Richland belong to Gull Lake Community Schools. 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 Richland?
Gull Lake High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Richland, with 877 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Richland?
No school with an address in Richland 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 Richland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Richland public schools is 16.2:1, similar to 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 Richland 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