6.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Cooks, Michigan

1 schools · 1 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.5/10

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.5/10
Median household income: $60,882
Median home value: $181,000
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19%
Avg commute: 23 min
Owner-occupied homes: 94%

How Cooks compares

Median household income

$61k

83% of Michigan median

About Schools in Cooks, Michigan

Cooks, Michigan is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .

With an average rating of 6.5 out of 10, schools in Cooks show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Cooks is Big Bay De Noc School with a composite score of 6.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Cooks is served by 1 school district: Big Bay De Noc School District. These districts collectively serve 208 students.

Cooks's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $60,882. The poverty rate in the area is 2.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Other Schools

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#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Big Bay De Noc School 208 students · Pre-K–12th	208	Pre-K–12th	6.5

Schools in Cooks

Cooks, Michigan · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$60,882

Median Home Value

$181,000

Population

573

College Educated

19%

Homeownership

94%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Community Profile

Cooks has a median household income of $60,882. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $181,000. The local poverty rate of 2.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Michigan
Total Schools: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.5/10

Resources

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School District

Big Bay De Noc School District

1 school · 208 students

Nearby Cities

Manistique (5 schools)

15 mi

Rapid River (1 school)

20 mi

Gladstone (2 schools)

24 mi

Eben Junction (1 school)

40 mi

Other Major Cities in Michigan

Top metros statewide by school count.

Detroit 195 schools Grand Rapids 161 schools Ann Arbor 65 schools Saginaw 62 schools Kalamazoo 59 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Cooks, Michigan

How many schools are in Cooks, Michigan?

Cooks has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Cooks, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Cooks is 6.5 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Cooks, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Cooks on MySchoolScout is Big Bay De Noc School with a composite score of 6.5/10.

How many school districts serve Cooks, Michigan?

Cooks is served by 1 school district: Big Bay De Noc School District.

What is the education level in Cooks, Michigan?

According to Census data, 19% of adults in Cooks have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Cooks, Michigan?

The median household income in Cooks is approximately $60,882 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cooks, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Cooks is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Cooks, Michigan?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.