Crawford County Schools & Education
Crawford County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,952
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#56
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Crawford County
Measured School Summary
Crawford County faces educational challenges with a school score of 26/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,952 per pupil, Crawford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 26% below the Michigan average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Crawford County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
26/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #56 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
0.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,952
$442 below the state average
School coverage
5
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Crawford County has 5 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Crawford County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Crawford County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#56
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Crawford AuSable Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,646 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Michigan Department of Human Services
High school only in this slice
14 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Crawford AuSable Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Crawford County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Crawford County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Crawford County, Michigan
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Streamlined Schooling in Grayling
Crawford County utilizes a focused educational model with just five public schools serving 1,660 students. The system includes one elementary, one middle, and two high schools, largely managed by a single primary district. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a unified public school experience.
Crawford AuSable Schools Leads the Region
The Crawford AuSable Schools district is the dominant provider, enrolling 1,646 of the county’s 1,660 students. It manages the region's largest campuses, including Grayling Elementary and Grayling High School. A small secondary district managed by the Department of Human Services provides specialized care for a handful of students.
A Close-Knit Campus Community
With an average size of 332 students per school, Crawford County offers a manageable and familiar learning environment. Grayling Elementary is the busiest hub with 638 students, representing the starting point for most local children. The setting is primarily rural and town-based, reflecting the natural beauty of the surrounding forest lands.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Crawford County
Reported Enrollment
1,660
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Crawford County
Crawford AuSable Schools
Michigan Department of Human Services
5 Public Schools in Crawford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayling Elementary School | Record | Crawford AuSable Schools | GRAYLING, 49738Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 638 |
| Grayling Middle School | Record | Crawford AuSable Schools | GRAYLING, 49738Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 461 |
| Grayling High School | Record | Crawford AuSable Schools | GRAYLING, 49738Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 452 |
| Great Lakes Online Education | Record | Crawford AuSable Schools | Grayling, 49738Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Other | 95 |
| Shawono Center | Record | Michigan Department of Human Services | GRAYLING, 49738Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 14 |
Grayling Elementary School
Crawford AuSable Schools
GRAYLING, 49738 / Town: Remote
Grayling Middle School
Crawford AuSable Schools
GRAYLING, 49738 / Town: Remote
Grayling High School
Crawford AuSable Schools
GRAYLING, 49738 / Rural: Fringe
Great Lakes Online Education
Crawford AuSable Schools
Grayling, 49738 / Rural: Fringe
Shawono Center
Michigan Department of Human Services
GRAYLING, 49738 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,952
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Crawford County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Crawford County, Michigan?
Crawford County utilizes a focused educational model with just five public schools serving 1,660 students. The system includes one elementary, one middle, and two high schools, largely managed by a single primary district. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a unified public school experience.
What are the major school districts in Crawford County, Michigan?
The Crawford AuSable Schools district is the dominant provider, enrolling 1,646 of the county’s 1,660 students. It manages the region's largest campuses, including Grayling Elementary and Grayling High School. A small secondary district managed by the Department of Human Services provides specialized care for a handful of students.
What is the school experience like in Crawford County?
With an average size of 332 students per school, Crawford County offers a manageable and familiar learning environment. Grayling Elementary is the busiest hub with 638 students, representing the starting point for most local children. The setting is primarily rural and town-based, reflecting the natural beauty of the surrounding forest lands.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.