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Top 5 Best Wood County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,945 students in Wood County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Wood County, WI are Nekoosa Academy, Marshfield High School and Pittsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Wood County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Wood County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nekoosa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Marshfield High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Grades: 9-12
| 1,244 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5407 First Ave
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-6412
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
John Edwards High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #55.
Auburndale High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10629 North Rd
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2115
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 16th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #77.
Wise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 218 students
Rank: #88.
Nekoosa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #99.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wood County, WI

Wood County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Cities Health Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
Childrens Choice Elementary School (Closed 2007)
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
East Junior High School (Closed 2023)
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Grades: 8-9
| 719 students
Marshfield Human Services Academy (Closed 2009)
1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Grades: 10-12
| 32 students
Nekoosa 4k (Closed 2023)
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Niikuusra Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 4-8
| 5 students
Pitsch Elementary School (Closed 2011)
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
River Cities High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Vesper Community Academy (Closed 2023)
6443 S Virginia St
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-6786
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Wood County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Wood County, WI include Nekoosa Academy, Marshfield High School and Pittsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wood County?
9 public high schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?

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