Best High Schools in Sauk County, WI

Sauk County, WI has 9 high schools with 4,115 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 Sauk County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sauk County underperform expectations.

1. River Valley High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students

2. Reedsburg Area High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Reedsburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students

3. Sauk Prairie High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 864 Students

4. Baraboo High

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baraboo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students

5. Ithaca High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ithaca School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students

6. Wisconsin Dells High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 603 Students

7. Wonewoc-center High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wonewoc-union Center School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students

8. Weston Sr High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Weston School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sauk County, WI

Sauk County, WI has 8 middle schools with 2,658 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 Sauk County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sauk County meet expectations.

1. Wisconsin Dells Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students

2. Webb Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Reedsburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students

3. Ithaca Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ithaca School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 77 Students

4. Wonewoc-center Junior High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wonewoc-union Center School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students

5. Sauk Prairie Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students

6. River Valley Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

River Valley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students

7. Jack Young Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baraboo School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students

8. Weston Jr High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Weston School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 31 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sauk County, WI

Sauk County, WI has 35 elementary schools with 6,413 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 Sauk County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sauk County meet expectations.

1. East Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baraboo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 343 Students

2. Grand Avenue Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 410 Students

3. Tower Rock Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 228 Students

4. Lake Delton Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students

5. North Freedom Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baraboo School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 111 Students

6. River Valley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Valley School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 283 Students

7. Merrimac Community

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students

8. Willson Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baraboo School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students

9. Spring Hill Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students

10. Prairie Ridge Intermediate

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Reedsburg School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 505 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sauk County, WI

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Sauk County, WI has a total population of 65,763 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sauk County, WI

13,186

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sauk County, WI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.67 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

10.00 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sauk County, WI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sauk County, WI.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,413 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Sauk County, WI Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations