For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 470 students in Vilas County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Vilas County, WI are School Of Options And Applied Research High School, Phelps High School and Northland Pines Middle And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vilas County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Vilas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Vilas County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northland Pines Middle And 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Vilas County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Of Options And Applied Research High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Phelps High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Northland Pines Middle And High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Gr: 7-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vilas County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vilas County, WI include School Of Options And Applied Research High School, Phelps High School and Northland Pines Middle And High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vilas County?
3 public high schools are located in Vilas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vilas County?
Vilas County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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