Best Schools in Rusk, WI
Rusk, WI has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,025 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Rusk greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rusk, WI
The top high schools in Rusk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colfax High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Elk Mound High
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Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
3. Menomonie High
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Projected Test Scores
Menomonie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1011 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rusk, WI
The top middle schools in Rusk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Mound Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
2. Menomonie Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menomonie Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rusk, WI
The top elementary schools in Rusk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mound View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 493 Students
2. Oaklawn Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Menomonie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
3. Colfax Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rusk, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rusk, WI has a total population of 858 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rusk, 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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rusk, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rusk, 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, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rusk, WI
How many schools are in Rusk, WI?
Rusk, WI has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,025 students in total.
How do schools in Rusk perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Rusk score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Rusk greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rusk?
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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