Gladwin County Schools & Education
Gladwin County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,055
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#36
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gladwin County
Measured School Summary
Gladwin County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,055 per pupil, Gladwin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gladwin 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
7 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
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #36 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
4.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,055
$339 below the state average
School coverage
7
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
Gladwin County has 7 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 Gladwin 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
Gladwin 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
#36
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above 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.
Gladwin Community Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,605 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Beaverton Schools
Elementary and high visible
929 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Gladwin Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Gladwin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Gladwin 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 Gladwin 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.
Small-Scale Education in Mid-Michigan
Gladwin County maintains a focused education system consisting of just 7 public schools across two primary districts. These schools serve a total of 2,534 students, primarily within elementary and high school settings.
Gladwin and Beaverton Community Districts
Gladwin Community Schools is the larger district with 1,605 students across five schools, followed by Beaverton Schools with 929 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is managed entirely by these two traditional districts.
A Mix of Town and Rural Settings
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of 362 students spread across four town-based and three rural schools. Gladwin High School and Beaverton Elementary are the largest campuses, each serving roughly 495 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Gladwin County
Reported Enrollment
2,534
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Gladwin County
Gladwin Community Schools
Beaverton Schools
7 Public Schools in Gladwin 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin High School | Record | Gladwin Community Schools | GLADWIN, 48624Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 495 |
| Beaverton Elementary School | Record | Beaverton Schools | Beaverton, 48612Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 494 |
| Beaverton JuniorSenior High School | Record | Beaverton Schools | Beaverton, 48612Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 435 |
| Gladwin Elementary School | Record | Gladwin Community Schools | GLADWIN, 48624Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 379 |
| Gladwin Intermediate School | Record | Gladwin Community Schools | GLADWIN, 48624Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 368 |
| Gladwin Junior High School | Record | Gladwin Community Schools | GLADWIN, 48624Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 339 |
| Gladwin Community Alternative HS | Record | Gladwin Community Schools | GLADWIN, 48624Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 24 |
Gladwin High School
Gladwin Community Schools
GLADWIN, 48624 / Town: Distant
Beaverton Elementary School
Beaverton Schools
Beaverton, 48612 / Rural: Distant
Beaverton JuniorSenior High School
Beaverton Schools
Beaverton, 48612 / Rural: Distant
Gladwin Elementary School
Gladwin Community Schools
GLADWIN, 48624 / Town: Distant
Gladwin Intermediate School
Gladwin Community Schools
GLADWIN, 48624 / Town: Distant
Gladwin Junior High School
Gladwin Community Schools
GLADWIN, 48624 / Town: Distant
Gladwin Community Alternative HS
Gladwin Community Schools
GLADWIN, 48624 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,055
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Gladwin County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gladwin County, Michigan?
Gladwin County maintains a focused education system consisting of just 7 public schools across two primary districts. These schools serve a total of 2,534 students, primarily within elementary and high school settings.
What are the major school districts in Gladwin County, Michigan?
Gladwin Community Schools is the larger district with 1,605 students across five schools, followed by Beaverton Schools with 929 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is managed entirely by these two traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Gladwin County?
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of 362 students spread across four town-based and three rural schools. Gladwin High School and Beaverton Elementary are the largest campuses, each serving roughly 495 students.
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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.