Top 5 Best Oconto County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,215 students in Oconto County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Oconto County, WI are Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy, Oconto Falls High School and Oconto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconto 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 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Oconto County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Oconto County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oconto 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Oconto County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7814
Grades: 5-12
| 17 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oconto Falls High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 N Farm Rd
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4467
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oconto High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Suring High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2182
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gillett High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oconto County, WI

Oconto County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: PK-5
| 3 students
320 Central Ave
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
New Path (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
320 Central Ave
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Grades: PK-2
| 131 students
7904 County A West
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Grades: 1-5
| 27 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Oconto County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Oconto County, WI include Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy, Oconto Falls High School and Oconto High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oconto County, WI?
6 public high schools are located in Oconto County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconto County, WI?
Oconto County, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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