Gaylord Community Schools School District
School District · Gaylord, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,487
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,487
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Gaylord Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gaylord Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Maple Elementary School
Gaylord · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
Gaylord · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gaylord Intermediate School
Gaylord · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#148 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,487
$96 vs Michigan median
District size
2,776 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Gaylord Community Schools ranks #148 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Gaylord Community Schools's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Maple Elementary School (7.4/10), Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg (7.2/10), and Gaylord Intermediate School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gaylord Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Maple Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Gaylord Intermediate School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Gaylord Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | North Ohio Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gaylord Community Schools
Gaylord Community Schools is a Gaylord, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,776 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $14,487 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Gaylord Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Maple Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Gaylord Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.3% and ELA proficiency of 61.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gaylord Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gaylord Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Gaylord Community Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Gaylord
- Total Enrollment
- 2,776
- Teachers (FTE)
- 163
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gaylord Community Schools?
Gaylord Community Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gaylord Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Gaylord Community Schools is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gaylord Community Schools?
Gaylord Community Schools spends $14,487 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gaylord Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gaylord Community Schools is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gaylord Community Schools?
South Maple Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gaylord Community Schools with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Gaylord Community Schools?
Across schools in Gaylord Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gaylord Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Gaylord Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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