For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 430 students in Iron County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Iron County, WI are Hurley High School and Mercer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Iron 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 Hurley High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Iron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 407-4777
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 407-4777
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mercer School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2690w Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Iron County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Iron County, WI include Hurley High School and Mercer School.
How many public high schools are located in Iron County?
2 public high schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Iron County include: Hurley High School vs. Mercer School, Mercer School vs. Hurley High School
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