Best Schools in Forest County, WI
Forest County, WI has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,986 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Forest County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forest County, WI
The top high schools in Forest County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laona School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 129 Students
2. Wabeno High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabeno Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 179 Students
3. Crandon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crandon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
4. Three Lakes High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Lakes School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
5. Goodman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goodman-armstrong Creek School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 45 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forest County, WI
The top middle schools in Forest County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Three Lakes Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Lakes School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 80 Students
2. Crandon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crandon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forest County, WI
The top elementary schools in Forest County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Three Lakes Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Lakes School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 161 Students
2. Wabeno Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabeno Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
3. Goodman-armstrong Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goodman-armstrong Creek School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 33 Students
4. Robinson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laona School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
5. Crandon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crandon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forest County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forest County, WI has a total population of 9,179 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forest 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 Forest County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forest County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forest 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 Forest County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forest County, WI
How many schools are in Forest County, WI?
Forest County, WI has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,986 students in total.
How do schools in Forest County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Forest County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Forest County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forest 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: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Forest County
3 places in Forest County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Crandon School District (3 schools)