For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,654 students in Clark County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clark County, WI are Thorp Elementary School, Neillsville Middle School and Granton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clark County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thorp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Grades: PK-8
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Neillsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Loyal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Grades: 6-8
| 111 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Owen-withee Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 W 3rd St
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 106 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.
Colby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Grades: 6-8
| 217 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 middle schools in Clark County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clark County, WI include Thorp Elementary School, Neillsville Middle School and Granton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clark County?
8 public middle schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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