Granton Area School District

217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436-7835
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Granton Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 240 students in Granton Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Granton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
240 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Granton Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#319 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
40%
35-39%
38%
40-49%
44%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
86%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,446 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,529 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,446
$17,038
Spending / Student
$21,529
$17,011

Best Granton Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7292
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Granton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7175
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Granton Area School District?
Granton Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 240 students.
What is the rank of Granton Area School District?
Granton Area School District is ranked #312 out of 443 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Granton Area School District?
86% of Granton Area School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Granton Area School District?
Granton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Granton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,529 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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