For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 472 students in 54501, WI.
The top-ranked public middle school in 54501, WI is James Williams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 54501 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 54501, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54501, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Williams Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 Acacia Ln
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
54501, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4630 Apperson Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9180
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9180
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 2%
665 Coolidge Ave, 1st Fl
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
5491 River Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9630
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9630
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Gr: 6-12
511 S Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9660
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9660
Gr: PK-K | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
309 Maple St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9140
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9140
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 54501, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 54501, WI include James Williams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 54501?
1 public middle schools are located in 54501.
What is the racial composition of students in 54501?
54501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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