Best High Schools in Ashland County, WI

High schools
5
Students
1,250
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Ashland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Butternut High

A+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Butternut School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 92 Students

2. Bayfield High

B-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bayfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

3. Washburn High

C

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 198 Students

4. Chequamegon High

C-

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chequamegon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students

5. Ashland High

D-

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 626 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ashland County, WI

Middle schools
4
Students
701
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Ashland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Washburn Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washburn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 82 Students

2. Chequamegon Middle

D

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chequamegon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students

3. Ashland Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ashland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students

4. Bayfield Middle

F

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bayfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 92 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ashland County, WI

Elementary schools
9
Students
1,874
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Ashland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Butternut Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Butternut School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students

2. Washburn Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 319 Students

3. Park Falls Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chequamegon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students

4. Marengo Valley Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 196 Students

5. Lake Superior Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students

6. Bayfield Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bayfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 206 Students

7. Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 124 Students

8. Glidden Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Chequamegon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 32 Students

9. La Pointe Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bayfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 12 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ashland County, WI

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Ashland County, WI has a total population of 16,027 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ashland County, WI

4,095

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ashland County, WI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

30.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.93 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ashland County, WI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ashland County, WI.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

781 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ashland County, WI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Ashland County, WI

How many schools are in Ashland County, WI?

Ashland County, WI has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,095 students in total.

How do schools in Ashland County perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in Ashland County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Ashland County greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ashland County?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Ashland County, WI

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  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Iron County, WI

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gogebic County, MI

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sawyer County, WI

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Douglas County, WI

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Vilas County, WI

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ontonagon County, MI

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Carlton County, MN

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Pine County, MN

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Iron County, MI

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Ashland County

5 places in Ashland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (5)

School districts (1)