Best Schools in Iron County, WI
Iron County, WI has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,305 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Iron County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Iron County, WI
The top high schools in Iron County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hurley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hurley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 324 Students
2. Chequamegon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chequamegon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
Best Middle Schools in Iron County, WI
The top middle schools in Iron County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chequamegon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chequamegon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Iron County, WI
The top elementary schools in Iron County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Falls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chequamegon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
2. Hurley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hurley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 222 Students
3. Northwoods Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwoods Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Iron County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Iron County, WI has a total population of 6,137 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Iron 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 Iron County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Iron County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Iron 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 Iron County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Iron County, WI
How many schools are in Iron County, WI?
Iron County, WI has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,305 students in total.
How do schools in Iron County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Iron County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Iron County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Iron 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Iron County, WI
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Iron County
2 places in Iron County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.