For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 558 students in Forest County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Forest County, WI are Laona High School, Wabeno High School and Crandon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Forest County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Forest County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crandon High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forest County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laona High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wabeno High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4325 N Branch St
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Crandon High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Forest County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crandon Alternative Resource School (Cars) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
9750 Us Hwy 8 West
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Forest County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Forest County, WI include Laona High School, Wabeno High School and Crandon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Forest County?
3 public high schools are located in Forest County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest County?
Forest County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Forest County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Forest County include: Wabeno High School vs. Laona High School, Laona High School vs. Wabeno High School, Crandon High School vs. Laona High School
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