Best Schools in Taylor County, WI
Taylor County, WI has 29 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 9,423 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Taylor County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Taylor County, WI
The top high schools in Taylor 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. Rib Lake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rib Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
3. Merrill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 803 Students
4. Medford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
5. Stanley-boyd High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanley-boyd Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
6. Flambeau High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flambeau School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students
7. Owen-withee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen-withee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
8. Thorp High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thorp School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
Best Middle Schools in Taylor County, WI
The top middle schools in Taylor County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rib Lake Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rib Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 88 Students
2. Stanley-boyd Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanley-boyd Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students
3. Medford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
4. Owen-withee Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen-withee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
5. Prairie River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 593 Students
6. Flambeau Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flambeau School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Taylor County, WI
The top elementary schools in Taylor County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rib Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rib Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
2. Stetsonville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 204 Students
3. Stanley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanley-boyd Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 436 Students
4. Medford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 589 Students
5. Thorp Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thorp School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 362 Students
6. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 229 Students
7. Owen-withee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen-withee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
8. Flambeau Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flambeau School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
9. Gilman Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Gilman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 150 Students
10. Immanuel Lutheran School
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Projected Test Scores
Immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 65 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Taylor County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Taylor County, WI has a total population of 19,913 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Taylor 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 Taylor County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Taylor County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Taylor 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 Taylor County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Taylor County, WI
How many schools are in Taylor County, WI?
Taylor County, WI has 29 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 9,423 students in total.
How do schools in Taylor County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Taylor County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Taylor County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Taylor 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: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Taylor County
4 places in Taylor County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Medford (4)
- Gilman (3)
- Rib Lake (3)
- Stetsonville (1)
School districts (3)
- Medford Area Public School District (5 schools)
- Gilman School District (3 schools)
- Rib Lake School District (3 schools)