Top Rankings
Gaylord Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,793 students in Gaylord Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Gaylord Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,793 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Gaylord Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
12 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
20 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,534 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
199
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
198
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
215
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
209
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
228
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
251
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
243
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,863 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,596 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,863
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,596
$17,559
Best Gaylord Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Maple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 E 5th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0648
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0648
Grades: PK-3
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
Magnet School
(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
| 961 students
Rank: #33.
Gaylord Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E 5th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0848
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0848
Grades: 7-8
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
North Ohio Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
912 N Ohio Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Grades: PK-3
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Gaylord Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 E 4th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0856
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0856
Grades: 4-6
| 610 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gaylord Community Schools School District?
Gaylord Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,793 students.
What is the rank of Gaylord Community Schools School District?
Gaylord Community Schools School District is ranked #188 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gaylord Community Schools School District?
91% of Gaylord Community Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gaylord Community Schools School District?
Gaylord Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gaylord Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,596 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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