For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,569 students in Burnett County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Burnett County, WI are Grantsburg High School, Webster High School and Iforward. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnett County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Burnett County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Burnett County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grantsburg High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Burnett County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grantsburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2531
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Webster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7564 Alder St W
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
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Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grades: K-12
| 896 students
Rank: #44.
Siren High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24022 4th Ave
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Grades: 6-12
| 219 students
Burnett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grantsburg Virtual School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
500 East James Avenue
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Po Box 9
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burnett County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Burnett County, WI include Grantsburg High School, Webster High School and Iforward.
How many public high schools are located in Burnett County?
4 public high schools are located in Burnett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnett County?
Burnett County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Burnett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burnett County include: Webster High School vs. Siren High School, Siren High School vs. Webster High School, Grantsburg High School vs. Siren High School
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