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Best Schools in Highland, WI
Highland, WI has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,770 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Highland don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland, WI
The top high schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
2. Dodgeville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodgeville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
3. Highland Community High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 105 Students
4. Iowa-grant High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa-grant School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
5. Riverdale High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 190 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland, WI
The top middle schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
2. Riverdale Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 105 Students
3. Dodgeville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodgeville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 311 Students
4. Highland Community Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 51 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland, WI
The top elementary schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dodgeville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodgeville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 383 Students
2. Iowa-grant Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa-grant School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 473 Students
3. Riverdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
4. River Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 283 Students
5. Highland Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
6. River Valley Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 109 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland, WI has a total population of 1,491 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland, 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 Highland, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland, 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 Highland, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland, WI
How many schools are in Highland, WI?
Highland, WI has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,770 students in total.
How do schools in Highland perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Highland score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Highland don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland?
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: 33%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Highland
3 of 3 schools in Highland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Highland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.