For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,677 students in Lincoln County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WI are Lincoln Hills School, Copper Lake School and Bridges Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Hills School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Copper Lake School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(262) 878-5800
Irma, WI 54442
(262) 878-5800
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Bridges Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Grades: PK-12
| 729 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 N Polk St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Grades: 5-8
| 593 students
Rank: #55.
Tomahawk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-5371
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-5371
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1914 Jackson St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5432
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5432
Grades: K-5
| 175 students
W1550 County Road J
Gleason, WI 54435
(715) 873-4530
Gleason, WI 54435
(715) 873-4530
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
W4165 Hwy 64
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6101
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6101
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
N1725 Sunset Dr
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5019
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5019
Grades: 1-5
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WI include Lincoln Hills School, Copper Lake School and Bridges Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln County include: Lincoln Hills School vs. Copper Lake School, Copper Lake School vs. Lincoln Hills School
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