For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,651 students in Bayfield County, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Bayfield County, WI are South Shore Elementary School, Drummond Elementary School and South Shore Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayfield County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Bayfield County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Bayfield County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Shore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9135 School Rd
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Drummond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
South Shore Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9135 School Rd
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #44.
Washburn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Iron River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7730 Pettingill Ave
Iron River, WI 54847
(715) 372-4334
Iron River, WI 54847
(715) 372-4334
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #66.
Washburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 W 8th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
Rank: #77.
Washburn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Grades: 7-8
| 82 students
Rank: #88.
Drummond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #99.
Drummond Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Grades: 7-8
| 48 students
Rank: #1010.
Bayfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1111.
Bayfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Rank: #1212.
Bayfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Bayfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ascend Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bayfield County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Bayfield County, WI include South Shore Elementary School, Drummond Elementary School and South Shore Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Bayfield County?
12 public schools are located in Bayfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield County?
Bayfield County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Bayfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bayfield County include: Bayfield High School vs. Washburn High School, Washburn High School vs. Bayfield High School, Drummond High School vs. Washburn High School
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