Top Rankings
Colby School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 901 students in Colby School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Colby School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
901 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colby School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#402 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.8%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
38%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
9%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
59%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,952 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,017 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,952
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,017
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Colby School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 W Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Colby High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
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 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
202 West Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colby School District?
Colby School District manages 4 public schools serving 901 students.
What is the rank of Colby School District?
Colby School District is ranked #399 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colby School District?
59% of Colby School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colby School District?
Colby School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Colby School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,017 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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