Best Schools in Columbia County, WI
Columbia County, WI has a total of 64 schools including 17 high schools, 12 middle schools and 35 elementary schools. A total of 17,502 students attend Columbia County, WI schools. On average, schools in Columbia County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbia County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbia County, WI
Columbia County, WI has 17 high schools with 6,767 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbia County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia County don't meet expectations.
1. Lodi High
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Lodi School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
2. Pardeeville High
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Pardeeville Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students
3. Fall River High
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Fall River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 265 Students
4. Poynette High
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Poynette School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
5. De Forest High
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students
6. Sauk Prairie High
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Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 864 Students
7. Markesan High
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Markesan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
8. Baraboo High
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Baraboo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
9. Columbus High
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Columbus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
10. Randolph High
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Randolph School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia County, WI
Columbia County, WI has 12 middle schools with 4,089 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbia County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia County meet expectations.
1. De Forest Middle
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 561 Students
2. Poynette Middle
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Poynette School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 276 Students
3. Wisconsin Dells Middle School
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Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students
4. Lodi Middle
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Lodi School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
5. Sauk Prairie Middle
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Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
6. Wayne Bartels Middle
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Portage Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
7. Markesan Middle
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Markesan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
8. Columbus Middle
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Columbus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
9. Jack Young Middle
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Baraboo School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
10. Pardeeville Middle
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Pardeeville Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia County, WI
Columbia County, WI has 35 elementary schools with 6,646 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbia County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia County don't meet expectations.
1. Lewiston Elementary
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Portage Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 94 Students
2. Rio Elementary
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Rio Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
3. Poynette Elementary
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Poynette School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 412 Students
4. Muir Elementary
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Portage Community School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 422 Students
5. Merrimac Community
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Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
6. Eagle Point Elementary
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De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 376 Students
7. Markesan Intermediate
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Markesan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 145 Students
8. Fall River Elementary
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Fall River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
9. Spring Hill Elementary
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Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
10. Randolph Elementary
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Randolph School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia County, WI has a total population of 58,490 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia 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 Columbia County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia 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 Columbia County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
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