For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,170 students in Taylor County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Taylor County, WI are Rural Virtual Academy, Medford High School and Rib Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Taylor 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 Medford High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Taylor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rural Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 College St, Rm 104
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Grades: PK-12
| 2,125 students
Rank: #22.
Medford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Rib Lake High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Gilman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: #55.
Esucceed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 N 5th Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gilman Charter School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Taylor County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Taylor County, WI include Rural Virtual Academy, Medford High School and Rib Lake High School.
How many public high schools are located in Taylor County?
5 public high schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Taylor County include: Medford High School vs. Rib Lake High School, Rib Lake High School vs. Medford High School
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