For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 657 students in Buffalo County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Buffalo County, WI are Gilmanton High School, Alma High School and Mondovi High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Buffalo County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Buffalo County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mondovi 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 6% 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 Buffalo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmanton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Alma High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #33.
Mondovi High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3656
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3656
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Cochrane-fountain City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anthony Acres School
Charter School
S12115 State Road 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Buffalo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S12115 State Hwy 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Grades: PK
| 84 students
W241 Linse Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: PK-2
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buffalo County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Buffalo County, WI include Gilmanton High School, Alma High School and Mondovi High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buffalo County?
5 public high schools are located in Buffalo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo County?
Buffalo County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Buffalo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Buffalo County include: Cochrane-fountain City High School vs. Alma High School, Alma High School vs. Cochrane-fountain City High School, Cochrane-fountain City High School vs. Mondovi High School
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