Hillsboro School District

777 School Rd
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 472 students in Hillsboro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Hillsboro School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
472 Students
806,682 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
58,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hillsboro School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#347 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
40%
34%
38%
45-49%
44%
(21-22)
80-89%
90%
(2022-23)
8.4%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
87%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,818 is higher than the state median of $17,193. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,008 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,818
$17,193
Spending / Student
$21,008
$17,165

Best Hillsboro School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
853 Hillsborough Ave
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
777 School Rd
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Gr: 6-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hillsboro School District?
Hillsboro School District manages 2 public schools serving 472 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro School District?
Hillsboro School District is ranked #347 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro School District?
87% of Hillsboro School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro School District?
Hillsboro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Hillsboro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,008 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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