For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 268 students in Highland, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Highland, WI are Highland Community Elementary School, Highland Community Middle School and Highland Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Highland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Highland, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Community Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Highland Community Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Highland Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Highland, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Highland, WI include Highland Community Elementary School, Highland Community Middle School and Highland Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Highland?
3 public schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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