Best Schools in Wood County, WI
Wood County, WI has 48 public schools (9 high, 6 middle, 27 elementary) serving 15,744 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Wood County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wood County, WI
The top high schools in Wood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Auburndale High
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Projected Test Scores
Auburndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 410 Students
2. Stevens Point Area Senior High
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1462 Students
3. Marshfield High
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Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1242 Students
4. John Edwards High
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Port Edwards School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
5. Nekoosa High
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Nekoosa School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
6. Lincoln High
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Wisconsin Rapids School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1380 Students
7. Pittsville High
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Pittsville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 169 Students
8. River Cities High
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Wisconsin Rapids School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
9. Nekoosa Academy
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Nekoosa School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 22 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wood County, WI
The top middle schools in Wood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshfield Middle
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Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 563 Students
2. Benjamin Franklin Junior High
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 811 Students
3. Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
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Nekoosa School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 22 Students
4. Alexander Middle
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Nekoosa School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 359 Students
5. John Edwards Middle
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Port Edwards School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
6. Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
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Wisconsin Rapids School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 924 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wood County, WI
The top elementary schools in Wood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nasonville Elementary
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Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 289 Students
2. Auburndale Elementary
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Auburndale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
3. Grant Elementary
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Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 604 Students
4. Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids
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Wisconsin Rapids School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 208 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary
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Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 275 Students
6. Immanuel Lutheran School
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Immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 181 Students
7. Washington Elementary
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Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 314 Students
8. Our Lady Of Peace Intermediate School
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Our Lady Of Peace Intermediate School • Private • Grades 3 - 5 • 106 Students
9. Washington Elementary
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Wisconsin Rapids School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
10. Grant Elementary
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Wisconsin Rapids School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wood County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wood County, WI has a total population of 74,207 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wood 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 Wood County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wood County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wood 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 Wood County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wood County, WI
How many schools are in Wood County, WI?
Wood County, WI has 48 public schools: 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 15,744 students in total.
How do schools in Wood County perform on state tests?
On average, 48 schools in Wood County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Wood County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wood 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: 44%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Wood County
6 places in Wood County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Wisconsin Rapids (9)
- Marshfield (8)
- Nekoosa (6)
- Port Edwards (3)
- Auburndale (2)
- Pittsville (2)
School districts (4)
- Wisconsin Rapids School District (12 schools)
- Marshfield Unified School District (8 schools)
- Nekoosa School District (6 schools)
- Port Edwards School District (3 schools)