Best Schools in Washburn County, WI
Washburn County, WI has 27 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,057 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Washburn County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washburn County, WI
The top high schools in Washburn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shell Lake Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 311 Students
2. Northwood High/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 144 Students
3. Spooner High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students
4. Webster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
5. Rice Lake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rice Lake Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 714 Students
6. Hayward High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayward Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
7. Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birchwood School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 7 Students
8. Birchwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birchwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 61 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washburn County, WI
The top middle schools in Washburn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Birchwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birchwood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 47 Students
2. Hayward Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayward Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
3. Rice Lake Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rice Lake Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 601 Students
4. Spooner Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
5. Webster Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 189 Students
6. Northstar Community Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 23 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washburn County, WI
The top elementary schools in Washburn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 178 Students
2. Hayward Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayward Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 353 Students
3. Haugen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rice Lake Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 88 Students
4. Spooner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 375 Students
5. Birchwood Public Montessori
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birchwood School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 32 Students
6. Webster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 257 Students
7. Birchwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birchwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students
8. Northwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
9. Shell Lake Primary (k-2)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 147 Students
10. St Francis De Sales School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Francis De Sales School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 132 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.
Questions About Schools in Washburn County, WI
How many schools are in Washburn County, WI?
Washburn County, WI has 27 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,057 students in total.
How do schools in Washburn County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Washburn County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Washburn County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washburn 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: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washburn County
4 places in Washburn County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Birchwood (6)
- Minong (4)
- Spooner (3)
- Shell Lake (1)
School districts (4)
- Birchwood School District (6 schools)
- Northwood School District (4 schools)
- Shell Lake School District (3 schools)
- Spooner Area School District (3 schools)