For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 5,451 students in Walworth County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Walworth County, WI are New Visions Charter School, Williams Bay High School and East Troy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walworth County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Walworth County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Walworth County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Badger High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Walworth County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Visions Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 E South St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-2000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Williams Bay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W Geneva St
Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-6224
Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-6224
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
East Troy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3128 Graydon Ave
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6760
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6760
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
482 E Geneva St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-4920
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-4920
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #55.
Jedi Virtual K-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Innovation Dr, Ste 219
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 473-1468
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 473-1468
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Rank: #66.
Badger High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 E South St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-2000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #77.
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 N Jackson St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Grades: PK-12
| 301 students
Rank: #88.
Big Foot High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Devils Ln
Walworth, WI 53184
(262) 275-2116
Walworth, WI 53184
(262) 275-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #99.
Whitewater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
534 S Elizabeth St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8100
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
Rank: #1010.
Delavan-darien High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6601
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #1111.
Career And College Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 County Road H
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Delavan-darien Technical School Inc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
W3905 County Road Nn
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
309 W Walworth Ave
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-7120
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-7120
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Walworth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Badger Career Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
208 South Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-2000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-2000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2031 Division St
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6725
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6725
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
900 Wisconsin St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-4000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-4000
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
1221 Innovation
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 473-1469
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 473-1469
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1001 E Geneva St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6800
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6800
Grades: PK-K
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Walworth County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Walworth County, WI include New Visions Charter School, Williams Bay High School and East Troy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walworth County?
14 public high schools are located in Walworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walworth County?
Walworth County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Walworth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Walworth County include: Williams Bay High School vs. Badger High School, Big Foot High School vs. Badger High School, East Troy High School vs. Elkhorn Area High School
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