For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,402 students in Vernon County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Vernon County, WI are Laurel High School, Vernon County Area Better Futures High School and Hillsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Vernon County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Viroqua 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 Public High Schools in Vernon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 School Rd
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Brookwood High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28861 Highway 131 N
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4401
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4401
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Viroqua High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Westby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #77.
La Farge High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #88.
De Soto High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
De Soto Virtual School
Charter School
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Vernon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3061 State Rd 162
Chaseburg, WI 54621
(608) 483-2111
Chaseburg, WI 54621
(608) 483-2111
Grades: 3-6
| 123 students
Trillium Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vernon County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Vernon County, WI include Laurel High School, Vernon County Area Better Futures High School and Hillsboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vernon County, WI?
9 public high schools are located in Vernon County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County, WI?
Vernon 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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