Best Schools in Douglas County, WI

Schools

Students

7,058

Avg actual scores

44%

Avg projected

45%

Douglas County, WI has 27 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,058 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Douglas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

Best High Schools in Douglas County, WI

High schools

Students

2,180

Avg actual

22%

Avg projected

40%

Impact

exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Eagles Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Solon Springs School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 21 Students

2. Northwood High/middle

B+

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northwood School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 144 Students

3. Webster High

C+

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Webster School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students

4. Drummond High

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students

5. Superior High

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Superior School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1306 Students

6. Northwestern High

C-

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maple School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students

Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, WI

Middle schools

Students

1,429

Avg actual

51%

Avg projected

42%

Impact

exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northwestern Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maple School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 266 Students

2. Drummond Junior High

B-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 48 Students

3. Webster Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Webster School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 189 Students

4. Superior Middle

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Superior School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students

5. Northstar Community Charter School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Northwood School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 23 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, WI

Elementary schools

Students

3,151

Avg actual

55%

Avg projected

48%

Impact

meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Drummond Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 181 Students

2. Iron River Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Bryant Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Superior School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students

4. Cooper Elementary

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Superior School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

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

Community Factors

Douglas County, WI has a total population of 44,295 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Douglas County, WI

7,058

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Douglas County, WI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

21.84 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

3.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas County, WI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

777 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Douglas County, WI

How many schools are in Douglas County, WI?

Douglas County, WI has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,058 students in total.

How do schools in Douglas County perform on state tests?

On average, 27 schools in Douglas County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Douglas County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Douglas County

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

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (3)

Superior School District (9 schools)
Maple School District (4 schools)
Solon Springs School District (3 schools)