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Best Schools in Mercer, WI
Mercer, WI has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,488 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Mercer greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mercer, WI
The top high schools in Mercer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hurley High
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Hurley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 324 Students
2. Butternut High
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Butternut School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 92 Students
3. Chequamegon High
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Chequamegon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer, WI
The top middle schools in Mercer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chequamegon Middle
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Actual Test Scores
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Chequamegon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mercer, WI
The top elementary schools in Mercer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Butternut Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
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Butternut School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
2. Park Falls Elementary
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Chequamegon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
3. Hurley Elementary
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Hurley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer, WI has a total population of 1,475 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer, 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 Mercer, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer, 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 Mercer, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mercer, WI
How many schools are in Mercer, WI?
Mercer, WI has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,488 students in total.
How do schools in Mercer perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Mercer score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Mercer greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mercer?
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 Mercer
1 of 1 schools in Mercer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Mercer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.