For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 567 students in Crawford County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, MI are Grayling Middle School and Great Lakes Online Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Crawford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grayling Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Spruce St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Gr: 5-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Online Education
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
10 N Howes Lake Rd
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 Plum St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3500
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3500
Gr: K-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, MI include Grayling Middle School and Great Lakes Online Education.
How many public middle schools are located in Crawford County?
3 public middle schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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