Best Lafayette County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 984 students in Lafayette County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, WI are Pecatonica High School, Benton High School and Darlington 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 42% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Lafayette County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Darlington 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 13% 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 Lafayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
704 Cross St
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4285
Gr: 6-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Benton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Darlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11838 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Argyle High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Shullsburg High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Black Hawk High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Belmont High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
646 E Liberty St
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 762-5131
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lafayette County, WI

Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Charter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Po Box 303
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Gr: 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 Pecatonica High School, Benton High School and Darlington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette County?
7 public high schools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Lafayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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