Best Schools in Burnett County, WI
Burnett County, WI has 21 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,833 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Burnett County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Burnett County, WI
The top high schools in Burnett County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shell Lake Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 311 Students
2. Frederic 6-12 School
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Projected Test Scores
Frederic School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
3. Siren High
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Siren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 219 Students
4. Cumberland High
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Cumberland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
5. Spooner High
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Projected Test Scores
Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students
6. Webster High
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Projected Test Scores
Webster School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
7. Grantsburg High
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Projected Test Scores
Grantsburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burnett County, WI
The top middle schools in Burnett County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grantsburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grantsburg School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 321 Students
2. Spooner Middle
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Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
3. Webster Middle
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Webster School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 189 Students
4. Cumberland Middle
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Cumberland School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 276 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Burnett County, WI
The top elementary schools in Burnett County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grantsburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grantsburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 171 Students
2. Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
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Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 178 Students
3. Frederic Elementary
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Frederic School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 208 Students
4. Spooner Elementary
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Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 375 Students
5. Webster Elementary
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Webster School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 257 Students
6. Cumberland Elementary
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Cumberland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 359 Students
7. Siren Elementary
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Siren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
8. Shell Lake Primary (k-2)
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Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 147 Students
9. Nelson Elementary
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Grantsburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 117 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burnett County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burnett County, WI has a total population of 16,526 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burnett 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 Burnett County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burnett County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burnett 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 Burnett County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Burnett County, WI
How many schools are in Burnett County, WI?
Burnett County, WI has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,833 students in total.
How do schools in Burnett County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Burnett County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Burnett County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Burnett 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: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Burnett County
3 places in Burnett County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Grantsburg (5)
- Webster (3)
- Siren (2)
School districts (2)
- Grantsburg School District (5 schools)
- Webster School District (3 schools)