For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 1,320 students in Juneau County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Juneau County, WI are Wonewoc-center High School, Mauston High School and N-gage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Juneau County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Juneau County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mauston High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Juneau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wonewoc-center High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Mauston High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
N-gage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Necedah High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
New Lisbon Junior High/high
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Forest St
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Royall High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 92:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
New Lisbon Correctional Institution
Alternative School
2000 Progress Dr
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-6400
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-6400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wonewoc-center Virtual Academy
Charter School
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Juneau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Juneau County Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
N11003 17th Ave
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-7494
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-7494
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Juneau County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Juneau County, WI include Wonewoc-center High School, Mauston High School and N-gage Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Juneau County?
10 public high schools are located in Juneau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau County?
Juneau County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Juneau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Juneau County include: Necedah High School vs. New Lisbon Junior High/high, Necedah High School vs. Mauston High School, Mauston High School vs. Necedah High School
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