For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,373 students in Vernon County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Vernon County, WI are Viroqua Area Montessori School, Westby Middle School and Viroqua Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vernon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Westby Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0200
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0200
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Viroqua Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Grades: 5-8
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
777 School Rd
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
De Soto Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
Rank: #66.
Brookwood High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #77.
La Farge Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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: 6-8
| 44 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: K-12
| 8 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
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 middle schools in Vernon County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vernon County, WI include Viroqua Area Montessori School, Westby Middle School and Viroqua Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vernon County?
8 public middle schools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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