For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,631 students in Clark County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clark County, WI are Thorp Elementary School, Loyal Middle School and Neillsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thorp Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Loyal Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Neillsville Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 West Central Ave
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-6101
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-6101
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Granton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7175
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7175
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Owen-withee Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 W 3rd St
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Abbotsford Middle/senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 N 4th Ave
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-2386
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-2386
Gr: 6-12 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clark County Alternative Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1115 W 4th St Suite A
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Po Box 258
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clark County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clark County, WI include Thorp Elementary School, Loyal Middle School and Neillsville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clark County?
8 public middle schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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