For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 914 students in Jackson County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, WI are Lincoln Jr/sr High School, Black River Falls Middle School and Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 S School St
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Black River Falls Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Pierce St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N181 State Road 108
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Grades: 7-12
| 317 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 N 4th St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
411 Gebhardt Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5125
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5125
Grades: 4-5
| 238 students
124 S School St
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, WI include Lincoln Jr/sr High School, Black River Falls Middle School and Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jackson County include: Lincoln Jr/sr High School vs. Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School, Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School vs. Lincoln Jr/sr High School
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