For the 2025 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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forest County (2025)
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 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 33% (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, Crandon High School vs. Laona High School, Laona High School vs. Wabeno High School
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