Bayfield County Schools & Education
Bayfield County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,665
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#4
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bayfield County
Measured School Summary
Bayfield County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 83/100 and a graduation rate of 93.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Bayfield County spends $10,665 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 31% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bayfield 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
12 public schools and 5 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
83/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,665
$2,552 above the state average
School coverage
12
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bayfield County has 12 public schools across 5 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 Bayfield 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.
Higher-signal county
Bayfield County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#4
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above 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.
Washburn School District
Elementary to high school visible
599 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Bayfield School District
Elementary to high school visible
414 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Drummond Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
338 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
South Shore School District
Elementary and high visible
198 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Bayfield School District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Bayfield County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bayfield County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bayfield 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.
High Investment in Northern Rural Schools
Bayfield County maintains 12 schools across five districts for a student population of 1,651. The infrastructure is evenly split among five elementary, three middle, and four high schools.
Spotlight on Maple and Bayfield Districts
Maple School District is the largest by enrollment with 1,295 students, while Bayfield School District manages four campuses. There are currently no charter schools, keeping the focus on traditional community schools.
Small, Intimate Rural Learning Environments
Every school in the county is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of only 138 students. Washburn Elementary is the largest school with 319 students, while Bayfield High serves just 116.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Bayfield County
Reported Enrollment
1,651
12 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Bayfield County
Maple School District
Washburn School District
Bayfield School District
Drummond Area School District
South Shore School District
12 Public Schools in Bayfield 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Elementary | Record | Washburn School District | Washburn, 54891Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 319 |
| Bayfield Elementary | Record | Bayfield School District | Bayfield, 54814Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 206 |
| Washburn High | Record | Washburn School District | Washburn, 54891Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 198 |
| Drummond Elementary | Record | Drummond Area School District | Drummond, 54832Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 181 |
| Bayfield High | Record | Bayfield School District | Bayfield, 54814Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 116 |
| South Shore Elementary | Record | South Shore School District | Port Wing, 54865Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 114 |
| Drummond High | Record | Drummond Area School District | Drummond, 54832Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 109 |
| Iron River Elementary | Record | Maple School District | Iron River, 54847Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 102 |
| Bayfield Middle | Record | Bayfield School District | Bayfield, 54814Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 92 |
| South Shore Jr/Sr High | Record | South Shore School District | Port Wing, 54865Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 84 |
| Washburn Middle | Record | Washburn School District | Washburn, 54891Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 82 |
| Drummond Junior High | Record | Drummond Area School District | Drummond, 54832Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 48 |
Washburn Elementary
Washburn School District
Washburn, 54891 / Rural: Distant
Bayfield Elementary
Bayfield School District
Bayfield, 54814 / Rural: Remote
Drummond Elementary
Drummond Area School District
Drummond, 54832 / Rural: Remote
South Shore Elementary
South Shore School District
Port Wing, 54865 / Rural: Remote
Iron River Elementary
Maple School District
Iron River, 54847 / Rural: Remote
South Shore Jr/Sr High
South Shore School District
Port Wing, 54865 / Rural: Remote
Drummond Junior High
Drummond Area School District
Drummond, 54832 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,665
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Bayfield County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bayfield County, Wisconsin?
Bayfield County maintains 12 schools across five districts for a student population of 1,651. The infrastructure is evenly split among five elementary, three middle, and four high schools.
What are the major school districts in Bayfield County, Wisconsin?
Maple School District is the largest by enrollment with 1,295 students, while Bayfield School District manages four campuses. There are currently no charter schools, keeping the focus on traditional community schools.
What is the school experience like in Bayfield County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of only 138 students. Washburn Elementary is the largest school with 319 students, while Bayfield High serves just 116.
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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.