Best Crawford County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 567 students in Crawford County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Crawford County, MI is Grayling Middle School. 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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grayling Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Spruce St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Gr: 5-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Shawono Center
10 N Howes Lake Rd
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%

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.
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).

Recent Articles

What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.

Quick Links