For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 585 students in Crawford County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, MI are Grayling High School, Shawono Center 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Crawford County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grayling High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Crawford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grayling High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3532
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3532
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Shawono Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 N Howes Lake Rd
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
Great Lakes Online Education
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 Plum St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3500
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3500
Grades: K-2
| 359 students
707 Ingham St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3676
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3676
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, MI include Grayling High School, Shawono Center and Great Lakes Online Education.
How many public high schools are located in Crawford County?
3 public high schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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