| Index | Grayling | Michigan | National |
| Average Test Scores | 49% | 42% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 4 | 3,421 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 835 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 196 | 7,963 |

| Index | Grayling | Michigan | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 76.9% | 86.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 74.5% | 85.9% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 37.5% | 60.3% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 16.3% | 36.5% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 10.4% | 27.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 4.1% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.3% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 4 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Grayling. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Grayling, MI schools is 49%. The average student to teacher ratio is 18:1. In Grayling, MI, an average of 76.9% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 74.5% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Roscommon, MI | 1,162 | 47% | 1.8% |
| Bear Lake, MI | 386 | 46% | 4.2% |
| Grayling, MI | 2,042 | 49% | 1.3% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Clinton, WI | 2,042 | 36% | 26.0% |
| Celina, TN | 2,042 | 29% | 39.6% |
| Marfa, TX | 2,042 | 47% | 2.1% |
| Cooper, TX | 2,043 | 46% | 3.8% |
| Jones Creek, TX | 2,041 | 40% | 17.7% |
| Grayling, MI | 2,042 | 49% | 1.3% |