For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,605 students in Rusk County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 164 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Rusk County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Rusk County, WI are Bruce Middle School, Ladysmith Elementary School and Ladysmith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rusk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bruce Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Ladysmith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Ladysmith Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Rank: #44.
Ladysmith High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #55.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Flambeau Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #77.
Flambeau High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #88.
Flambeau Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #99.
Bruce High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Flambeau Correctional Center
Alternative School
N671 County Road M
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6394
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6394
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rusk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Program 2 (Ap-2) High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Flambeau Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-3183
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-3183
Grades: PK-12
| 4 students
Po Box 50
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6380
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6380
Grades: PK-6
| 53 students
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Project Learning (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
402 North 2nd St
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
402 North 2nd St
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rusk County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Rusk County, WI include Bruce Middle School, Ladysmith Elementary School and Ladysmith Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rusk County?
10 public schools are located in Rusk County.
What percentage of students in Rusk County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Rusk County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rusk County include: Ladysmith High School vs. Flambeau High School, Bruce Elementary School vs. Flambeau Elementary School, Bruce High School vs. Flambeau High School
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