Crawford AuSable Schools

The Crawford AuSable Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative online school. The district's schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, providing educational opportunities in a predominantly white, rural community.

Among the district's schools, Grayling Middle School and Grayling High School stand out as the top-performing institutions. Grayling Middle School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Michigan middle schools, with strong performance on state assessments and high proficiency rates in core subjects. Grayling High School, on the other hand, is ranked in the top 12% of Michigan high schools, boasting an impressive 91.4% four-year graduation rate and high proficiency on SAT tests.

In contrast, the district's alternative virtual school, Great Lakes Online Education, struggles to match the academic achievements of its traditional counterparts. The school lags behind in test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios, despite spending significantly less per student. This highlights the challenges faced by virtual schools in delivering effective education to their students.