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Neillsville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 825 students in Neillsville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Neillsville School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
825 Students
806,676 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
58,836 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neillsville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#360 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.7%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.54
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
88%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,413 is higher than the state median of $17,193. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,927 is less than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,413
$17,193
Spending / Student
$15,927
$17,165
Best Neillsville School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neillsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Neillsville Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Neillsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Center St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8738
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8738
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neillsville School District?
Neillsville School District manages 3 public schools serving 825 students.
What is the rank of Neillsville School District?
Neillsville School District is ranked #358 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neillsville School District?
88% of Neillsville School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neillsville School District?
Neillsville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Neillsville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,927 is less than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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