For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 502 students in Bayfield County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Bayfield County, WI are South Shore Jr/sr High School, Washburn High School and Drummond High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayfield County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Bayfield County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Bayfield County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washburn High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bayfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Shore Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9135 School Rd
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Washburn High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Drummond High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #44.
Bayfield High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Bayfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ascend Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bayfield County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Bayfield County, WI include South Shore Jr/sr High School, Washburn High School and Drummond High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bayfield County?
4 public high schools are located in Bayfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield County?
Bayfield County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Bayfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bayfield County include: Bayfield High School vs. Washburn High School, Washburn High School vs. Bayfield High School, Drummond High School vs. Bayfield High School
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