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Best Schools in Iron River, WI
Iron River, WI has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,530 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Iron River greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Iron River, WI
The top high schools in Iron River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Shore Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Shore School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 84 Students
2. Washburn High
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Projected Test Scores
Washburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 198 Students
3. Drummond High
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Projected Test Scores
Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
4. Northwestern High
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Projected Test Scores
Maple School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
5. Ashland High
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Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 626 Students
Best Middle Schools in Iron River, WI
The top middle schools in Iron River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 266 Students
2. Washburn Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Washburn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 82 Students
3. Drummond Junior High
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Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 48 Students
4. Ashland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Iron River, WI
The top elementary schools in Iron River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Shore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Shore School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 114 Students
2. Drummond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 181 Students
3. Iron River Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Maple School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
4. Washburn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 319 Students
5. Lake Superior Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Iron River, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Iron River, WI has a total population of 2,208 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Iron River, 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 River, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Iron River, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Iron River, 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 River, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Iron River, WI
How many schools are in Iron River, WI?
Iron River, WI has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,530 students in total.
How do schools in Iron River perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Iron River score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Iron River greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Iron River?
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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Every school in Iron River
1 of 1 schools in Iron River carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Iron River. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.