Top 10 Best Bayfield County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,599 students in Bayfield County, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Bayfield County, WI are South Shore Jr/sr High School, South Shore Elementary School and Drummond 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 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Bayfield County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Bayfield County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Shore Jr/sr High School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9135 School Rd
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
South Shore Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9135 School Rd
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Drummond High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6231
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #44.
Drummond Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6731
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Rank: #55.
Washburn Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
411 W 8th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Washburn High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #77.
Washburn Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Grades: 7-8
| 97 students
Rank: #88.
Drummond Junior High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6231
Grades: 7-8
| 54 students
Rank: #99.
Iron River Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7730 Pettingill Ave
Iron River, WI 54847
(715) 372-4334
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Rank: #1010.
Bayfield Middle School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Rank: #1111.
Bayfield High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1212.
Bayfield Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bayfield County, WI

Bayfield County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ascend Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
52440 Eastern Ave
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 Jr/sr High School, South Shore Elementary School and Drummond High School.
How many public schools are located in Bayfield County, WI?
12 public schools are located in Bayfield County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield County, WI?
Bayfield County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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