Ashland County Schools & Education
Ashland County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
78.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,709
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#72
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ashland County
Measured School Summary
Ashland County faces educational challenges with a school score of 32/100 and a graduation rate of 78.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,709 per pupil, Ashland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 50% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 13.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ashland County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
32/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #72 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
78.0%
13.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,709
$404 below the state average
School coverage
11
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Ashland County has 11 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Ashland County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Ashland County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#72
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 33 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Ashland School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,823 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Mellen School District
Other grade structure
270 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Butternut School District
Elementary and high visible
194 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Chequamegon School District
Elementary and middle visible
161 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Chequamegon School District is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Ashland County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ashland County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Ashland County, Wisconsin
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Multi-District Northern School Network
Ashland County supports 2,460 students across 11 public schools and four distinct districts. The system includes five elementary, two middle, and three high schools to serve the region.
Ashland School District Leads the Region
The Ashland School District is the largest, educating 1,823 students across four schools. One charter school operates in the county, representing roughly 9% of the local educational landscape.
From Town Centers to Rural Campuses
Eight schools are rural while three serve town settings, averaging 246 students per campus. Ashland High is the largest with 626 students, contrasting with smaller rural sites like Marengo Valley Elementary.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Ashland County
Reported Enrollment
2,460
11 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Ashland County
Ashland School District
Chequamegon School District
Mellen School District
Butternut School District
11 Public Schools in Ashland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High | Record | Ashland School District | Ashland, 54806Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 626 |
| Lake Superior Elementary | Record | Ashland School District | Ashland, 54806Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 603 |
| Ashland Middle | Record | Ashland School District | Ashland, 54806Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 398 |
| Mellen Public School | Record | Mellen School District | Mellen, 54546Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 270 |
| Marengo Valley Elementary | Record | Ashland School District | Ashland, 54806Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 196 |
| Chequamegon Middle | Record | Chequamegon School District | Glidden, 54527Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 129 |
| Butternut Elementary | Record | Butternut School District | Butternut, 54514Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 102 |
| Butternut High | Record | Butternut School District | Butternut, 54514Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 92 |
| Glidden Elementary | Record | Chequamegon School District | Glidden, 54527Rural: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 32 |
| La Pointe Elementary | Record | Bayfield School District | La Pointe, 54850Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 12 |
| Promethean Charter School | Record | Butternut School District | Butternut, 54514Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Charter | 0 |
Lake Superior Elementary
Ashland School District
Ashland, 54806 / Town: Remote
Marengo Valley Elementary
Ashland School District
Ashland, 54806 / Rural: Distant
Chequamegon Middle
Chequamegon School District
Glidden, 54527 / Rural: Remote
Butternut Elementary
Butternut School District
Butternut, 54514 / Rural: Remote
Glidden Elementary
Chequamegon School District
Glidden, 54527 / Rural: Remote
La Pointe Elementary
Bayfield School District
La Pointe, 54850 / Rural: Remote
Promethean Charter School
Butternut School District
Butternut, 54514 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,709
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Ashland County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ashland County, Wisconsin?
Ashland County supports 2,460 students across 11 public schools and four distinct districts. The system includes five elementary, two middle, and three high schools to serve the region.
What are the major school districts in Ashland County, Wisconsin?
The Ashland School District is the largest, educating 1,823 students across four schools. One charter school operates in the county, representing roughly 9% of the local educational landscape.
What is the school experience like in Ashland County?
Eight schools are rural while three serve town settings, averaging 246 students per campus. Ashland High is the largest with 626 students, contrasting with smaller rural sites like Marengo Valley Elementary.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.