Best Schools in Jackson County, WI
Jackson County, WI has 21 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,368 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Jackson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, WI
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 338 Students
2. Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose-mindoro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
3. Lincoln Jr/sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Center School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
4. Blair-taylor Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair-taylor School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 327 Students
5. Tomah High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomah Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
6. Osseo-fairchild High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osseo-fairchild School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
7. Black River Falls High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Falls School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
8. Pittsville High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 169 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, WI
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Black River Falls Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Falls School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 348 Students
2. Osseo-fairchild Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osseo-fairchild School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
3. Tomah Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomah Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, WI
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose-mindoro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose-mindoro School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 427 Students
2. Pittsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 383 Students
3. Warrens Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomah Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
4. Osseo-fairchild Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osseo-fairchild School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
5. Blair-taylor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair-taylor School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
6. Whitehall Memorial Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 435 Students
7. Red Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Black River Falls School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 461 Students
8. Lincoln Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Center School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 330 Students
9. Beaver Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaver Creek School • Private • Grades 1 - 7 • 12 Students
10. Forrest Street Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Falls School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, WI has a total population of 21,145 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson 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 Jackson County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson 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 Jackson County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, WI
How many schools are in Jackson County, WI?
Jackson County, WI has 21 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,368 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Jackson County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Jackson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson 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: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
4 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Black River Falls (4)
- Melrose (2)
- Alma Center (1)
- Merrillan (1)
School districts (1)
- Black River Falls School District (4 schools)