For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 933 students in Gaylord, MI.
The top ranked public high school in Gaylord, MI is Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaylord, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Gaylord have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Gaylord, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Gaylord, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Livingston Blvd
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0969
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0969
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Gaylord, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gaylord Academic Support Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
615 South Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Gaylord Virtual Instruction Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
615 S Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gaylord, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Gaylord, MI include Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg.
How many public high schools are located in Gaylord?
1 public high schools are located in Gaylord.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaylord?
Gaylord public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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