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

No. Use the Calumet 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 Calumet 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 Calumet County?

Start with the 22 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Calumet County Schools & Education

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

Calumet County, Wisconsin

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

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

91.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,775

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,113

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 65/100

State Score Position

#65

of 72 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Calumet County

Measured School Summary

Calumet County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.7%.

Funding Context

At $6,775 per pupil, Calumet County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 27% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Calumet 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

22 public schools and 6 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

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #65 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.

Completion

91.7%

0.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,775

$1,338 below the state average

School coverage

6 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

Calumet County has 22 public schools across 6 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 Calumet 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.

Mixed school landscape

Calumet County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#65

of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.

Kimberly Area School District

Elementary and middle visible

1,254 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 0Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Chilton School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,137 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

New Holstein School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,019 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Brillion School District

Elementary to high school visible

947 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Kimberly Area School District is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Calumet County?

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

Diverse School Levels Across Six Districts

Calumet County features 22 public schools across six districts, educating 6,865 students. The system is well-distributed with 10 elementary, seven middle, and five high schools.

Kimberly Area Schools Lead the County

Kimberly Area School District is the largest, serving 5,132 students across nine schools. No charter schools currently operate in the county, with all students attending traditional district campuses.

A Mix of Rural and Suburban Settings

Schools are spread across rural, city, and suburban locales with an average size of 312 students. Madison Middle is the largest with 612 students, while many elementary schools serve around 450.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Calumet County

Reported Enrollment

6,865

22 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10

Middle7

High5

Other0

6 School Districts in Calumet County

Kimberly Area School District

Chilton School District

3 schools

1,137 students

New Holstein School District

3 schools

1,019 students

Brillion School District

3 schools

947 students

Hilbert School District

3 schools

468 students

Stockbridge School District

3 schools

209 students

22 Public Schools in Calumet 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 data

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Public schools in Calumet County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Madison Middle	Record	Appleton Area School District	Appleton, 54915City: Small	7–8	Middle	612
McKinley Elementary	Record	Appleton Area School District	Appleton, 54915City: Small	PK–6	Primary	482
Sunrise Elementary	Record	Kimberly Area School District	Appleton, 54915Suburb: Midsize	KG–4	Primary	467
New Holstein Elementary	Record	New Holstein School District	New Holstein, 53061Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	463
Woodland School	Record	Kimberly Area School District	Appleton, 54915Suburb: Midsize	KG–4	Primary	450
Berry Elementary	Record	Appleton Area School District	Appleton, 54915City: Small	PK–6	Primary	416
Brillion Elementary	Record	Brillion School District	Brillion, 54110Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	412
Chilton Elementary	Record	Chilton School District	Chilton, 53014Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	401
Chilton High	Record	Chilton School District	Chilton, 53014Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	399
Brillion High	Record	Brillion School District	Brillion, 54110Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	341
Chilton Middle	Record	Chilton School District	Chilton, 53014Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	337
Woodland Intermediate	Record	Kimberly Area School District	Appleton, 54915Suburb: Midsize	5–6	Middle	337
Horizons Elementary	Record	Appleton Area School District	Appleton, 54915City: Small	PK–6	Primary	321
New Holstein High	Record	New Holstein School District	New Holstein, 53061Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	321
New Holstein Middle	Record	New Holstein School District	New Holstein, 53061Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	235
Brillion Middle	Record	Brillion School District	Brillion, 54110Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	194
Hilbert Elementary	Record	Hilbert School District	Hilbert, 54129Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	169
Hilbert Middle	Record	Hilbert School District	Hilbert, 54129Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	159
Hilbert High	Record	Hilbert School District	Hilbert, 54129Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	140
Stockbridge Elementary	Record	Stockbridge School District	Stockbridge, 53088Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	115

Madison Middle

Appleton Area School District

Appleton, 54915 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle612 students

McKinley Elementary

Appleton Area School District

Appleton, 54915 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary482 students

Sunrise Elementary

Kimberly Area School District

Appleton, 54915 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–4Primary467 students

New Holstein Elementary

New Holstein School District

New Holstein, 53061 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary463 students

Woodland School

Kimberly Area School District

Appleton, 54915 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–4Primary450 students

Berry Elementary

Appleton Area School District

Appleton, 54915 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary416 students

Brillion Elementary

Brillion School District

Brillion, 54110 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary412 students

Chilton Elementary

Chilton School District

Chilton, 53014 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary401 students

Chilton High

Chilton School District

Chilton, 53014 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High399 students

Brillion High

Brillion School District

Brillion, 54110 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High341 students

Chilton Middle

Chilton School District

Chilton, 53014 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle337 students

Woodland Intermediate

Kimberly Area School District

Appleton, 54915 / Suburb: Midsize

Record5–6Middle337 students

Horizons Elementary

Appleton Area School District

Appleton, 54915 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary321 students

New Holstein High

New Holstein School District

New Holstein, 53061 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High321 students

New Holstein Middle

New Holstein School District

New Holstein, 53061 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle235 students

Brillion Middle

Brillion School District

Brillion, 54110 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle194 students

Hilbert Elementary

Hilbert School District

Hilbert, 54129 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary169 students

Hilbert Middle

Hilbert School District

Hilbert, 54129 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle159 students

Hilbert High

Hilbert School District

Hilbert, 54129 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High140 students

Stockbridge Elementary

Stockbridge School District

Stockbridge, 53088 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary115 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,775

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 Calumet County?

Calumet County has a school score of 47/100, 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 Calumet County?

The high school graduation rate in Calumet County is 91.7%, 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 Calumet County spend per student?

Calumet County spends $6,775 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.

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Schools in Calumet County, Wisconsin — FAQ

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

Calumet County features 22 public schools across six districts, educating 6,865 students. The system is well-distributed with 10 elementary, seven middle, and five high schools.

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

What is the school experience like in Calumet County?

Schools are spread across rural, city, and suburban locales with an average size of 312 students. Madison Middle is the largest with 612 students, while many elementary schools serve around 450.

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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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