Best Schools in Richland County, WI
Richland County, WI has 35 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 15 elementary) serving 6,405 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Richland County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richland County, WI
The top high schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kickapoo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kickapoo Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 265 Students
2. Richland Center High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 563 Students
3. Hillsboro High
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 271 Students
4. River Valley High
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Projected Test Scores
River Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
5. La Farge High
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Projected Test Scores
La Farge School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
6. Wonewoc-center High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wonewoc-union Center School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
7. Boscobel High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boscobel Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
8. North Crawford High
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Projected Test Scores
North Crawford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
9. Ithaca High
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Projected Test Scores
Ithaca School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students
10. Riverdale High
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Projected Test Scores
Riverdale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 190 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richland County, WI
The top middle schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
2. Riverdale Junior High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Riverdale School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 105 Students
3. Wonewoc-center Junior High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wonewoc-union Center School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
4. Boscobel Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boscobel Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
5. Weston Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Weston School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 31 Students
6. Ithaca Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Ithaca School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 77 Students
7. La Farge Middle
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Projected Test Scores
La Farge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 41 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richland County, WI
The top elementary schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boscobel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boscobel Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
2. Riverdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
3. North Crawford Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Crawford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 276 Students
4. Kickapoo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kickapoo Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
5. Hillsboro Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
6. Richland Center Intermediate School
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Richland School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 258 Students
7. Wonewoc-center Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wonewoc-union Center School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
8. River Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
River Valley School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 283 Students
9. La Farge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
La Farge School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 97 Students
10. Ithaca Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Ithaca School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richland County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richland County, WI has a total population of 17,304 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richland 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 Richland County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richland County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richland 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 Richland County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richland County, WI
How many schools are in Richland County, WI?
Richland County, WI has 35 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 6,405 students in total.
How do schools in Richland County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Richland County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Richland County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richland 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: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Richland County
1 places in Richland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Richland Center (7)
School districts (2)
- Richland School District (4 schools)
- Ithaca School District (3 schools)