For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,537 students in Burnett County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Burnett County, WI are Webster High School, Grantsburg High School and Siren High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnett County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Burnett County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Burnett County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grantsburg High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Burnett County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7564 Alder St W
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Grantsburg High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2531
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Siren High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24022 4th Ave
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
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Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Gr: K-12 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Burnett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students
11486 State Road 70
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 689-2421
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 689-2421
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Po Box 9
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Burnett County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Burnett County, WI include Webster High School, Grantsburg High School and Siren High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burnett County?
4 public high schools are located in Burnett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnett County?
Burnett County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Burnett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burnett County include: Siren High School vs. Webster High School, Webster High School vs. Siren High School, Grantsburg High School vs. Webster High School
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