Can I use Brown County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Brown County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Brown County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Brown County?

Start with the 86 listed public schools and 10 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Brown County Schools & Education

Name: Brown County, Wisconsin Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Brown County, Wisconsin

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,662

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,113

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 65/100

State Score Position

#43

of 72 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Brown County

Measured School Summary

Brown County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.6%.

Funding Context

At $7,662 per pupil, Brown County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 1% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Brown 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

86 public schools and 10 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

64/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #43 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.

Completion

92.6%

0.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,662

$451 below the state average

School coverage

10 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Brown County has 86 public schools across 10 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Brown 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.

Large multi-district county

Brown County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#43

of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.

Green Bay Area Public School District

Elementary to high school visible

18,922 students

Elementary 28Middle 4High 6Other 6

44 listed schools in this county slice.

Howard-Suamico School District

Elementary to high school visible

5,781 students

Elementary 5Middle 2High 1Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

De Pere School District

Elementary to high school visible

4,555 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

West De Pere School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,587 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Green Bay Area Public School District is the largest listed district slice, with 44 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 Brown County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Brown 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 Brown 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.

Large-Scale Education for a Growing Population

Brown County manages 86 public schools across 10 districts, serving a massive population of 42,312 students. This extensive system includes 48 elementary, 14 middle, and 16 high schools.

Green Bay Area Public Schools Dominate

The Green Bay Area Public School District is the largest by far, serving 18,922 students across 44 schools. Five charter schools offer specialized options, representing about 6% of the county's total schools.

Dynamic Urban and Suburban Campus Mix

Schools are primarily located in city and suburban settings, with an average size of 498 students. Preble High is the largest school in the county, enrolling 2,125 students in an urban environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Brown County

Reported Enrollment

42,312

86 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary48

Middle14

High16

Other8

10 School Districts in Brown County

Green Bay Area Public School District

Howard-Suamico School District

De Pere School District

West De Pere School District

Ashwaubenon School District

5 schools

3,215 students

Denmark School District

5 schools

1,616 students

Wrightstown Community School District

3 schools

1,302 students

Wisconsin Department of Corrections

33 schools

196 students

New Leaf Prep Academy Inc.

1 school

155 students

Brown Co CDEB

1 school

0 students

86 Public Schools in Brown County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 9 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Brown County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Preble High	Profile	Green Bay Area Public School District	Green Bay, 54302City: Midsize	9–12	High	2,125
Bay Port High	Profile	Howard-Suamico School District	Green Bay, 54313Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,926
De Pere High	Profile	De Pere School District	De Pere, 54115Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,470
Pulaski High	Profile	Pulaski Community School District	Pulaski, 54162Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,144
East High	Profile	Green Bay Area Public School District	Green Bay, 54301City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,084
Edison Middle	Profile	Green Bay Area Public School District	Green Bay, 54302City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,083
Southwest High	Profile	Green Bay Area Public School District	Green Bay, 54304City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,079
West De Pere High	Profile	West De Pere School District	De Pere, 54115Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,055
Ashwaubenon High	Profile	Ashwaubenon School District	Green Bay, 54304Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	998
Bay View Middle	Record	Howard-Suamico School District	Green Bay, 54313Suburb: Midsize	7–8	Middle	896
West High	Record	Green Bay Area Public School District	Green Bay, 54303City: Midsize	9–12	High	862
Red Smith K-8	Record	Green Bay Area Public School District	Green Bay, 54311City: Midsize	PK–8	Primary	828
Hemlock Creek Elementary	Record	West De Pere School District	De Pere, 54115Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	825
Lineville Intermediate	Record	Howard-Suamico School District	Green Bay, 54313Suburb: Midsize	5–6	Middle	788
Pulaski Community Middle	Record	Pulaski Community School District	Pulaski, 54162Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	788
Parkview Middle	Record	Ashwaubenon School District	Green Bay, 54304Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	724
Valley View Elementary	Record	Ashwaubenon School District	Green Bay, 54304Suburb: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	713
Washington Middle	Record	Green Bay Area Public School District	Green Bay, 54301City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	711
Lombardi Middle	Record	Green Bay Area Public School District	Green Bay, 54313City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	703
De Pere Middle	Record	De Pere School District	De Pere, 54115Suburb: Midsize	7–8	Middle	680

Preble High

Green Bay Area Public School District

Green Bay, 54302 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,125 students

Bay Port High

Howard-Suamico School District

Green Bay, 54313 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,926 students

De Pere High

De Pere School District

De Pere, 54115 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,470 students

Pulaski High

Pulaski Community School District

Pulaski, 54162 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,144 students

East High

Green Bay Area Public School District

Green Bay, 54301 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,084 students

Edison Middle

Green Bay Area Public School District

Green Bay, 54302 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,083 students

Southwest High

Green Bay Area Public School District

Green Bay, 54304 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,079 students

West De Pere High

West De Pere School District

De Pere, 54115 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,055 students

Ashwaubenon High

Ashwaubenon School District

Green Bay, 54304 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High998 students

Bay View Middle

Howard-Suamico School District

Green Bay, 54313 / Suburb: Midsize

Record7–8Middle896 students

West High

Green Bay Area Public School District

Green Bay, 54303 / City: Midsize

Record9–12High862 students

Red Smith K-8

Green Bay Area Public School District

Green Bay, 54311 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–8Primary828 students

Hemlock Creek Elementary

West De Pere School District

De Pere, 54115 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary825 students

Lineville Intermediate

Howard-Suamico School District

Green Bay, 54313 / Suburb: Midsize

Record5–6Middle788 students

Pulaski Community Middle

Pulaski Community School District

Pulaski, 54162 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle788 students

Parkview Middle

Ashwaubenon School District

Green Bay, 54304 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle724 students

Valley View Elementary

Ashwaubenon School District

Green Bay, 54304 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary713 students

Washington Middle

Green Bay Area Public School District

Green Bay, 54301 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle711 students

Lombardi Middle

Green Bay Area Public School District

Green Bay, 54313 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle703 students

De Pere Middle

De Pere School District

De Pere, 54115 / Suburb: Midsize

Record7–8Middle680 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,662

State avg $8,113

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Wisconsin counties have the highest graduation rates?

Ozaukee County (97.6%), Oneida County (96.8%), and Vilas County (96.1%) currently lead Wisconsin among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Wisconsin?

Across Wisconsin counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,113. The highest current county values are Bayfield County ($10,665), Vilas County ($10,435), and Florence County ($10,426). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Brown County?

Brown County has a school score of 64/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Brown County?

The high school graduation rate in Brown County is 92.6%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Brown County spend per student?

Brown County spends $7,662 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Brown County, Wisconsin — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Brown County, Wisconsin?

Brown County manages 86 public schools across 10 districts, serving a massive population of 42,312 students. This extensive system includes 48 elementary, 14 middle, and 16 high schools.

What are the major school districts in Brown County, Wisconsin?

What is the school experience like in Brown County?

Schools are primarily located in city and suburban settings, with an average size of 498 students. Preble High is the largest school in the county, enrolling 2,125 students in an urban environment.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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