Best Schools in Lincoln County, WI
Lincoln County, WI has 23 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,720 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Lincoln County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln County, WI
The top high schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tomahawk High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomahawk School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
2. Prentice High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prentice School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
3. Merrill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 803 Students
4. Rhinelander High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhinelander School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
5. Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 26 Students
6. Copper Lake School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisconsin Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 12 Students
7. Lincoln Hills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisconsin Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln County, WI
The top middle schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prentice Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prentice School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 103 Students
2. Tomahawk Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomahawk School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students
3. James Williams Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhinelander School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
4. Prairie River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 593 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln County, WI
The top elementary schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tomahawk Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomahawk School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
2. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 229 Students
3. Prentice Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prentice School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 128 Students
4. Crescent Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhinelander School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
5. Trinity Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 189 Students
6. Kate Goodrich Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 375 Students
7. St Mary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 77 Students
8. St Francis Xavier Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Francis Xavier Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 116 Students
9. St John Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 151 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln County, WI has a total population of 28,415 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln County, WI
How many schools are in Lincoln County, WI?
Lincoln County, WI has 23 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,720 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Lincoln County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Lincoln County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincoln 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: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 8%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lincoln County
2 places in Lincoln County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Merrill Area School District (7 schools)
- Tomahawk School District (3 schools)