For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 6,639 students in Marathon County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Marathon County, WI are Marathon High School, D C Everest Idea School and Stratford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marathon 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 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Marathon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Marathon County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is D C Everest High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marathon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marathon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 East St
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
D C Everest Idea School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4704 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Gr: 6-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Stratford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
East High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Mosinee High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 High St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2550
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
D C Everest High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Alderson St
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-6561
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-6561
Gr: 10-12 | 1,364 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
D C Everest Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Machmueller St
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Gr: 8-9 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Spencer Junior High/high
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N School St
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4211
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4211
Gr: 6-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
West High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Wausau Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0850
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,443 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Athens High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Seymour St
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Gr: K-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Edgar High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Birch St
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2352
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Marathon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Gr: PK-K | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
W18996 1st St
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Gr: K-6 | 88 students
Po Box F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
E3640 County Rd Q
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Gr: PK-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
W18907 Cedar St
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1699 Schofield Ave, Suite 300
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
290 County Rd F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Gr: K-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1310 Grand Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marathon County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Marathon County, WI include Marathon High School, D C Everest Idea School and Stratford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marathon County?
13 public high schools are located in Marathon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon County?
Marathon County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Marathon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marathon County include: East High School vs. West High School, West High School vs. East High School, Edgar High School vs. Marathon High School
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