Best Schools in Rusk County, WI
Rusk County, WI has a total of 20 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 3,128 students attend Rusk County, WI schools. On average, schools in Rusk County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rusk County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Rusk County, WI
Rusk County, WI has 7 high schools with 954 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Rusk County score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rusk County underperform expectations.
1. Birchwood High
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Birchwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 61 Students
2. Chetek-weyerhaeuser High
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Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
3. Ladysmith High
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Ladysmith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
4. Flambeau High
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Flambeau School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students
5. Holcombe High
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Lake Holcombe School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
6. Bruce High
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Bruce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rusk County, WI
Rusk County, WI has 6 middle schools with 670 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Rusk County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rusk County exceed expectations.
1. Chetek-weyerhaeuser Middle
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Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
2. Bruce Middle
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Bruce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
3. Ladysmith Middle
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Ladysmith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
4. Birchwood Middle
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Birchwood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 47 Students
5. Flambeau Middle
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Flambeau School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
6. Lake Holcombe Middle
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Lake Holcombe School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rusk County, WI
Rusk County, WI has 7 elementary schools with 1,504 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Rusk County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rusk County meet expectations.
1. Chetek-weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary
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Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
2. Birchwood Elementary
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Birchwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students
3. Ladysmith Elementary
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Ladysmith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
4. Flambeau Elementary
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Flambeau School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
5. Holcombe Elementary
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Lake Holcombe School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 118 Students
6. Bruce Elementary
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Bruce School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students
7. Our Lady Of Sorrows School
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Our Lady Of Sorrows School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 65 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rusk County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rusk County, WI has a total population of 14,188 with 18% 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rusk County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rusk County, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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