Top Rankings
Barneveld School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 443 students in Barneveld School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Barneveld School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
443 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barneveld School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.1%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,628 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,670 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,725 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$15,218 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,628
$19,507
Spending / Student
$17,670
$18,878
Best Barneveld School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barneveld High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Barneveld Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Barneveld Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barneveld School District?
Barneveld School District manages 3 public schools serving 443 students.
What is the rank of Barneveld School District?
Barneveld School District is ranked #54 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barneveld School District?
94% of Barneveld School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barneveld School District?
Barneveld School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Barneveld School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,670 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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