Best Schools in Lafayette County, WI
Lafayette County, WI has 32 public schools (11 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 6,497 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Lafayette County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lafayette County, WI
The top high schools in Lafayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pecatonica High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 207 Students
2. Belmont High
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Projected Test Scores
Belmont Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students
3. Shullsburg High
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Projected Test Scores
Shullsburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students
4. Platteville High
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Projected Test Scores
Platteville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
5. Southwestern Wisconsin High
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Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Wisconsin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
6. Cuba City High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cuba City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 273 Students
7. Benton High
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Projected Test Scores
Benton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 65 Students
8. Darlington High
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Projected Test Scores
Darlington Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 280 Students
9. Mineral Point High
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Mineral Point Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
10. Argyle High
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Projected Test Scores
Argyle School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lafayette County, WI
The top middle schools in Lafayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cuba City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cuba City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
2. Platteville Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Platteville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 437 Students
3. Benton Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Benton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 29 Students
4. Mineral Point Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mineral Point Unified School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
5. Argyle Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Argyle School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
6. Black Hawk Middle
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Black Hawk School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 85 Students
7. Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle
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Southwestern Wisconsin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
8. Shullsburg Junior High
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Projected Test Scores
Shullsburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lafayette County, WI
The top elementary schools in Lafayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mineral Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mineral Point Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
2. Black Hawk Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Black Hawk School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
3. Westview Elementary
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Platteville School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 448 Students
4. Argyle Elementary
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Argyle School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 153 Students
5. Benton Elementary
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Benton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
6. Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
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Southwestern Wisconsin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
7. Darlington Elementary/middle
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Projected Test Scores
Darlington Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 620 Students
8. Cuba City Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cuba City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
9. Belmont Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Belmont Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students
10. Pecatonica Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lafayette County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lafayette County, WI has a total population of 16,611 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lafayette County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lafayette County, WI
How many schools are in Lafayette County, WI?
Lafayette County, WI has 32 public schools: 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 6,497 students in total.
How do schools in Lafayette County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Lafayette County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Lafayette County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lafayette 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: 52%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lafayette County
7 places in Lafayette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Argyle (3)
- Benton (3)
- Shullsburg (3)
- South Wayne (3)
- Belmont (2)
- Darlington (2)
- Blanchardville (1)
School districts (4)
- Argyle School District (3 schools)
- Benton School District (3 schools)
- Black Hawk School District (3 schools)
- Shullsburg School District (3 schools)