Best Schools in Rusk County, WI
Rusk County, WI has 22 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 3,430 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Rusk County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rusk County, WI
The top high schools in Rusk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilman School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Bruce High
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Projected Test Scores
Bruce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
3. Chetek-weyerhaeuser High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
4. Holcombe High
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Holcombe School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
5. Flambeau High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flambeau School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students
6. Ladysmith High
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Projected Test Scores
Ladysmith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
7. Birchwood High
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Projected Test Scores
Birchwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 61 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rusk County, WI
The top middle schools in Rusk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Birchwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birchwood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 47 Students
2. Ladysmith Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Ladysmith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
3. Lake Holcombe Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Holcombe School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
4. Chetek-weyerhaeuser Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
5. Bruce Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Bruce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
6. Flambeau Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Flambeau School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rusk County, WI
The top elementary schools in Rusk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chetek-weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
2. Flambeau Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Flambeau School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
3. Birchwood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Birchwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students
4. Holcombe Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Holcombe School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 118 Students
5. Bruce Elementary
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Bruce School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students
6. Gilman Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Gilman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 150 Students
7. Ladysmith Elementary
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Ladysmith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
8. 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rusk County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rusk County, WI
How many schools are in Rusk County, WI?
Rusk County, WI has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,430 students in total.
How do schools in Rusk County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Rusk County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Rusk County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rusk 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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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rusk County
3 places in Rusk County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Bruce School District (3 schools)
- Flambeau School District (3 schools)
- Ladysmith School District (3 schools)