For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 567 students in 49738, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49738, MI are Grayling Middle School, Shawono Center and Great Lakes Online Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49738 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49738, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49738, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grayling Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Spruce St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Grades: 5-8
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Shawono Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 N Howes Lake Rd
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
Great Lakes Online Education
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
49738, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 Plum St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3500
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3500
Grades: K-2
| 359 students
707 Ingham St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3676
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3676
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49738, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49738, MI include Grayling Middle School, Shawono Center and Great Lakes Online Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 49738?
3 public middle schools are located in 49738.
What is the racial composition of students in 49738?
49738 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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