Best Schools in 54856, WI
54856, WI has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,528 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 54856 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 54856, WI
The top high schools in 54856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washburn High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 198 Students
2. Drummond High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
3. Northwestern High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
4. Ashland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 626 Students
Best Middle Schools in 54856, WI
The top middle schools in 54856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 266 Students
2. Washburn Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washburn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 82 Students
3. Drummond Junior High
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Projected Test Scores
Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 48 Students
4. Ashland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 54856, WI
The top elementary schools in 54856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drummond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 181 Students
2. Iron River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
3. Washburn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 319 Students
4. Marengo Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 196 Students
5. Lake Superior Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 54856, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
54856, WI has a total population of 1,627 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 54856, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 54856, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 54856, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 54856, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 54856, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 54856, WI
How many schools are in 54856, WI?
54856, WI has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,528 students in total.
How do schools in 54856 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 54856 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 54856 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 54856?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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