Best Schools in Bayfield County, WI
Bayfield County, WI has 18 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,956 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Bayfield County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bayfield County, WI
The top high schools in Bayfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Shore Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Shore School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 84 Students
2. Bayfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bayfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Washburn High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 198 Students
4. Drummond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
5. Northwestern High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
6. Ashland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 626 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bayfield County, WI
The top middle schools in Bayfield County, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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
5. Bayfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bayfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 92 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bayfield County, WI
The top elementary schools in Bayfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Shore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Shore School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 114 Students
2. Drummond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 181 Students
3. Iron River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
4. Washburn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 319 Students
5. Lake Superior Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
6. Bayfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bayfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 206 Students
7. La Pointe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bayfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 12 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bayfield County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bayfield County, WI has a total population of 16,220 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bayfield County, 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 Bayfield County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bayfield County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bayfield County, 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 Bayfield County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bayfield County, WI
How many schools are in Bayfield County, WI?
Bayfield County, WI has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,956 students in total.
How do schools in Bayfield County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Bayfield County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Bayfield County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bayfield 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.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bayfield County
5 places in Bayfield County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Bayfield (3)
- Drummond (3)
- Washburn (3)
- Port Wing (2)
- Iron River (1)
School districts (3)
- Bayfield School District (4 schools)
- Drummond Area School District (3 schools)
- Washburn School District (3 schools)