Best Schools in Vernon County, WI
Vernon County, WI has 44 public schools (13 high, 6 middle, 21 elementary) serving 8,029 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Vernon County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vernon County, WI
The top high schools in Vernon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cashton Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cashton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 329 Students
2. Brookwood High
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Projected Test Scores
Norwalk-ontario-wilton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 266 Students
3. Kickapoo High
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Projected Test Scores
Kickapoo Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 265 Students
4. Royall High
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Projected Test Scores
Royall School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
5. Hillsboro High
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 271 Students
6. Laurel High
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Viroqua Area School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students
7. La Farge High
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Projected Test Scores
La Farge School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
8. Central High
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La Crosse School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1008 Students
9. Westby High
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Westby Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
10. North Crawford High
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North Crawford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vernon County, WI
The top middle schools in Vernon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westby Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
2. Viroqua Middle
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Viroqua Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 247 Students
3. De Soto Middle
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Projected Test Scores
De Soto Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
4. Royall Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Royall School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 96 Students
5. Longfellow Middle
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La Crosse School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 489 Students
6. La Farge Middle
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La Farge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 41 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vernon County, WI
The top elementary schools in Vernon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Viroqua Area Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Viroqua Area School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 145 Students
2. Royall Elementary
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Royall School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 150 Students
3. Stoddard Elementary
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De Soto Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 121 Students
4. Southern Bluffs Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
La Crosse School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
5. Viroqua Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Viroqua Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 299 Students
6. North Crawford Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
North Crawford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 276 Students
7. Cashton Elementary
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Cashton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
8. Kickapoo Elementary
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Kickapoo Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
9. Westby Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Westby Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 283 Students
10. Hillsboro Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vernon County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vernon County, WI has a total population of 30,714 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vernon 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 Vernon County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vernon County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vernon 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 Vernon County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vernon County, WI
How many schools are in Vernon County, WI?
Vernon County, WI has 44 public schools: 13 high schools, 6 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 8,029 students in total.
How do schools in Vernon County perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in Vernon County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Vernon County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vernon 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
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Vernon County
7 places in Vernon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (4)
- Viroqua Area School District (6 schools)
- De Soto Area School District (5 schools)
- La Farge School District (4 schools)
- Westby Area School District (4 schools)