For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,691 students in Clark County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Clark County, WI are Granton High School, Greenwood High School and Colby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Clark County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colby 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clark County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7175
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7175
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 West Central Ave
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-6101
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-6101
Grades: 7-12
| 165 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Colby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Neillsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Center St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8738
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8738
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Owen-withee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 W 3rd St
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #66.
Thorp High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5401
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #77.
Abbotsford Middle/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 N 4th Ave
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-2386
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-2386
Grades: 6-12
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
Loyal High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clark County Alternative Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1115 W 4th St Suite A
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Po Box 258
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clark County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Clark County, WI include Granton High School, Greenwood High School and Colby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clark County?
8 public high schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clark County include: Greenwood High School vs. Loyal High School, Loyal High School vs. Greenwood High School, Colby High School vs. Abbotsford Middle/senior High School
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