Best Schools in Clark County, WI
Clark County, WI has 57 public schools (14 high, 7 middle, 35 elementary) serving 10,953 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Clark County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clark County, WI
The top high schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 165 Students
2. Spencer Junior High/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 360 Students
3. Granton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granton Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 107 Students
4. Lincoln Jr/sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Center School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
5. Abbotsford Middle/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbotsford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 404 Students
6. Marshfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1242 Students
7. Osseo-fairchild High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osseo-fairchild School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
8. Colby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
9. Stanley-boyd High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanley-boyd Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
10. Owen-withee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen-withee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clark County, WI
The top middle schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 563 Students
2. Stanley-boyd Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanley-boyd Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students
3. Loyal Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loyal School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students
4. Osseo-fairchild Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osseo-fairchild School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
5. Owen-withee Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen-withee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
6. Neillsville Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Neillsville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
7. Colby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 217 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clark County, WI
The top elementary schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nasonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 289 Students
2. Stanley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanley-boyd Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 436 Students
3. Thorp Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Thorp School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 362 Students
4. Spencer Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Spencer School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
5. Pittsville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pittsville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 383 Students
6. Neillsville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Neillsville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
7. Osseo-fairchild Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osseo-fairchild School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
8. Owen-withee Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Owen-withee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
9. Greenwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students
10. Granton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granton Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clark County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clark County, WI has a total population of 34,659 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clark 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 Clark County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clark County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clark 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 Clark County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clark County, WI
How many schools are in Clark County, WI?
Clark County, WI has 57 public schools: 14 high schools, 7 middle schools and 35 elementary schools, serving 10,953 students in total.
How do schools in Clark County perform on state tests?
On average, 57 schools in Clark County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Clark County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clark 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: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clark County
8 places in Clark County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Colby (4)
- Loyal (3)
- Neillsville (3)
- Owen (3)
- Abbotsford (2)
- Granton (2)
- Greenwood (2)
- Thorp (2)
School districts (4)
- Colby School District (4 schools)
- Loyal School District (3 schools)
- Neillsville School District (3 schools)
- Owen-Withee School District (3 schools)