For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 992 students in Lafayette County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, WI are Benton High School, Pecatonica High School and Shullsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Lafayette County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Darlington 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lafayette County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 Cross St
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4285
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4285
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Shullsburg High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Darlington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11838 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Argyle High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #66.
Black Hawk High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #77.
Belmont High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
646 E Liberty St
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 762-5131
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 762-5131
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Charter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Po Box 303
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, WI include Benton High School, Pecatonica High School and Shullsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette County, WI?
7 public high schools are located in Lafayette County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County, WI?
Lafayette County, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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