For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,451 students in Columbia County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, WI are Lodi High School, Pardeeville High School and Portage Of Achievement. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Columbia County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poynette High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lodi High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Pardeeville High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Oak St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Portage Of Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0887
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0887
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Poynette High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #55.
Fall River High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Bradley St
Fall River, WI 53932
(920) 484-3333
Fall River, WI 53932
(920) 484-3333
Grades: 6-12
| 277 students
Rank: #66.
Columbus High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1164 Farnham St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #77.
Rio Middle/high
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Church St
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3141
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3141
Grades: 6-12
| 198 students
Rank: #88.
Portage High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Grades: 6-12
| 721 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cambria Friesland Middle/high
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Edgewater St
Cambria, WI 53923
(920) 348-5135
Cambria, WI 53923
(920) 348-5135
Grades: 6-12
| 180 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wisconsin Dells High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Brew Farm Rd
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Correctional Institution
Alternative School
2925 Columbia Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
307 Bullen Rd
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
110 S Elm St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-9939
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-9939
Grades: PK
| 8 students
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Grades: 1-6
| 44 students
W8460 Bilkie Rd
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
Gibraltar Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1100 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Grades: 9-10
| 5 students
Kilbourn Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
520 Race St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
W6180 School Rd
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3412
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3412
Grades: 5
| 67 students
120 Oak St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Portage Virtual School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
222 W Pearl St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 583-2091
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 583-2091
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, WI include Lodi High School, Pardeeville High School and Portage Of Achievement.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County, WI?
11 public high schools are located in Columbia County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County, WI?
Columbia County, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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