For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,883 students in Dunn County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Dunn County, WI are Elk Mound High School, Colfax High School and Menomonie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Dunn County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Dunn County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elk Mound 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 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dunn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Mound High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5521
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5521
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Colfax High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Menomonie High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1715 5th St W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-2606
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-2606
Grades: 9-12
| 969 students
Rank: #44.
Boyceville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1031 Tiffany St
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Dunn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Academic Center-middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
Lucas Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
N5639 200th St
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1790
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dunn County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Dunn County, WI include Elk Mound High School, Colfax High School and Menomonie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dunn County?
4 public high schools are located in Dunn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn County?
Dunn County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Dunn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dunn County include: Menomonie High School vs. Elk Mound High School, Elk Mound High School vs. Menomonie High School, Boyceville High School vs. Elk Mound High School
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