For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 426 students in Gaylord, MI.
The top ranked public middle school in Gaylord, MI is Gaylord Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaylord, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Gaylord have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gaylord, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaylord Middle School
(Math: 40% | 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
| 426 students
Gaylord, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gaylord Academic Support Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
615 South Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Gaylord Virtual Instruction Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
615 S Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gaylord, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gaylord, MI include Gaylord Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gaylord?
1 public middle schools are located in Gaylord.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaylord?
Gaylord public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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