Best Schools in Washburn County, WI
Washburn County, WI has a total of 29 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 6,502 students attend Washburn County, WI schools. On average, schools in Washburn County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Washburn County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Washburn County, WI
Washburn County, WI has 8 high schools with 2,329 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 Washburn County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Washburn County meet expectations.
1. Northwood High/middle
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Northwood School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 144 Students
2. Hayward High
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Hayward Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
3. Shell Lake Junior/senior High
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Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 311 Students
4. Rice Lake High
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Rice Lake Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 714 Students
5. Spooner High
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Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students
6. Birchwood High
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Birchwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 61 Students
7. Webster High
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Webster School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
8. Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School
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Birchwood School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washburn County, WI
Washburn County, WI has 7 middle schools with 1,667 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 Washburn County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Washburn County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rice Lake Middle
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Rice Lake Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 601 Students
2. Webster Middle
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Webster School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 189 Students
3. Northstar Community Charter School
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Northwood School District • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 23 Students
4. Hayward Middle
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Hayward Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
5. Birchwood Middle
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Birchwood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 47 Students
6. Spooner Middle
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Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washburn County, WI
Washburn County, WI has 12 elementary schools with 2,486 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 Washburn County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Washburn County meet expectations.
1. Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
SchoolGrade
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Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 178 Students
2. Birchwood Elementary
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Birchwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students
3. Webster Elementary
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Webster School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 257 Students
4. Haugen Elementary
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Rice Lake Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 88 Students
5. Hayward Intermediate
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Hayward Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 353 Students
6. Hilltop Elementary
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Rice Lake Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 262 Students
7. Spooner Elementary
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Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 375 Students
8. Birchwood Public Montessori
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Birchwood School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 32 Students
9. Northwood Elementary
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Northwood School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
10. Shell Lake Primary (k-2)
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Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 147 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washburn County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washburn County, WI has a total population of 16,623 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washburn 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 Washburn County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washburn County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washburn 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 Washburn County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
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