Total enrollment
1,659
+14 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Crawford County
Michigan · Public K-12
Crawford County's public-school footprint spans 5 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 1,659, the largest district being Crawford AuSable Schools. The level mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Crawford County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Crawford County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,659 | #68 of 73 | #2,390 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #71 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #15 of 73 | #1,755 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.5% | #39 of 73 | #1,438 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 17.1% | #58 of 73 | #2,260 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
13,369
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,659
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,392
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.5%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
1
624 students
Middle
1
450 students
High
2
481 students
Combined / other
1
104 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Crawford AuSable Schools
1,640 students · 2 districts in Crawford County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Crawford County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.2%
civilian labor
Median age
52
17.5% under 18
Test scores in Crawford County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Grayling Elementary School· 33.5%
- Grayling Middle School· 32.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayling Elementary School | Grayling | Elementary | PK-04 | 624 | · |
| Grayling High School | Grayling | High | 09-12 | 462 | · |
| Grayling Middle School | Grayling | Middle | 05-08 | 450 | · |
| Great Lakes Online Education | Grayling | Combined | KG-12 | 104 | · |
| Shawono Center | Grayling | High | 06-12 | 19 | · |
Cities in Crawford County
About Crawford County
Crawford County is a sparse county of about 13,369 residents in Michigan. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,659 students across 5 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,392, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 9% below the Michigan median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Crawford County is built around 1 elementary school (624 students), 1 middle school (450), 2 high schools (481), and 1 combined or other schools.
Crawford AuSable Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,640 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,659 students, stayed largely flat from the 1,645 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Crawford County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data