For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 643 students in Iron County, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Iron County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Iron County, WI are Hurley Elementary School, Hurley High School and Mercer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Iron County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 407-4777
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 407-4777
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Hurley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dr Joseph Lalich Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
5503 West Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 407 students
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iron County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Iron County, WI include Hurley Elementary School, Hurley High School and Mercer School.
How many public schools are located in Iron County, WI?
3 public schools are located in Iron County, WI.
What percentage of students in Iron County, WI go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Iron County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County, WI?
Iron County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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