Dodge County Schools & Education
Dodge County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,538
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#47
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dodge County
Measured School Summary
Dodge County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.7%.
Funding Context
At $7,538 per pupil, Dodge County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dodge 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
39 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #47 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
92.7%
0.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,538
$575 below the state average
School coverage
39
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
Dodge County has 39 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.
What Dodge 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
Dodge 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
#47
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Beaver Dam Unified School District
Elementary to high school visible
3,161 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Watertown Unified School District
Elementary and high visible
1,468 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Waupun School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,361 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Lomira School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,023 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Watertown Unified School District is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Dodge County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dodge 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 Dodge 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.
Navigating the Dodge County School Map
Dodge County provides education to 10,682 students through 39 public schools and ten districts. The system is well-distributed, featuring 17 elementary schools and 13 high schools to serve its various communities. This structure supports a balanced educational journey from kindergarten through high school graduation.
Watertown and Beaver Dam Lead Growth
Watertown Unified is the largest district with 10 schools and 3,202 students, followed closely by Beaver Dam Unified with 3,161 students. Charter schools represent 5.1% of the county's offerings, with two schools providing alternative instructional models. These larger districts serve as regional centers for academic and extracurricular activities.
Town-Centered Schools with Rural Roots
With 22 schools located in towns and 17 in rural areas, Dodge County offers a community-centric educational feel. Schools have an average enrollment of 297, though Beaver Dam High reaches 1,112 students at the larger end of the spectrum. This mix allows for both large-school opportunities and smaller, local elementary experiences.
School Overview
Total Schools
39
in Dodge County
Reported Enrollment
10,682
39 schools reporting
School Districts
10
districts
Charter Schools
2
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
10 School Districts in Dodge County
Watertown Unified School District
Beaver Dam Unified School District
Waupun School District
Lomira School District
Mayville School District
Horicon School District
Dodgeland School District
Randolph School District
Herman-Neosho-Rubicon School District
Hustisford School District
39 Public Schools in Dodge County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 39 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam High | Profile | Beaver Dam Unified School District | Beaver Dam, 53916Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,112 |
| Watertown High | Profile | Watertown Unified School District | Watertown, 53098Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,063 |
| Beaver Dam Middle | Record | Beaver Dam Unified School District | Beaver Dam, 53916Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 673 |
| Waupun Area Senior High | Record | Waupun School District | Waupun, 53963Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 574 |
| Mayville Junior-Senior High | Record | Mayville School District | Mayville, 53050Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 515 |
| Mayville Elementary | Record | Mayville School District | Mayville, 53050Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 417 |
| Meadow View Primary | Record | Waupun School District | Waupun, 53963Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 372 |
| Horicon Elementary School | Record | Horicon School District | Horicon, 53032Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 349 |
| Prairie View Elementary | Record | Beaver Dam Unified School District | Beaver Dam, 53916Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 344 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Record | Beaver Dam Unified School District | Beaver Dam, 53916Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 333 |
| Lomira High | Record | Lomira School District | Lomira, 53048Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 323 |
| Dodgeland Elementary | Record | Dodgeland School District | Juneau, 53039Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 316 |
| Douglas Elementary | Record | Watertown Unified School District | Watertown, 53098Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 310 |
| Waupun Area Junior High | Record | Waupun School District | Waupun, 53963Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 299 |
| Dodgeland High | Record | Dodgeland School District | Juneau, 53039Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 281 |
| Horicon High School | Record | Horicon School District | Horicon, 53032Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 279 |
| Lomira Elementary | Record | Lomira School District | Lomira, 53048Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 262 |
| Theresa Elementary | Record | Lomira School District | Theresa, 53091Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 223 |
| Randolph Elementary | Record | Randolph School District | Randolph, 53956Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 220 |
| Washington Elementary | Record | Beaver Dam Unified School District | Beaver Dam, 53916Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 220 |
Beaver Dam High
Beaver Dam Unified School District
Beaver Dam, 53916 / Town: Distant
Watertown High
Watertown Unified School District
Watertown, 53098 / Town: Fringe
Beaver Dam Middle
Beaver Dam Unified School District
Beaver Dam, 53916 / Town: Distant
Waupun Area Senior High
Waupun School District
Waupun, 53963 / Town: Distant
Mayville Junior-Senior High
Mayville School District
Mayville, 53050 / Town: Distant
Mayville Elementary
Mayville School District
Mayville, 53050 / Town: Distant
Horicon Elementary School
Horicon School District
Horicon, 53032 / Town: Distant
Prairie View Elementary
Beaver Dam Unified School District
Beaver Dam, 53916 / Town: Distant
Jefferson Elementary
Beaver Dam Unified School District
Beaver Dam, 53916 / Town: Distant
Dodgeland Elementary
Dodgeland School District
Juneau, 53039 / Rural: Fringe
Douglas Elementary
Watertown Unified School District
Watertown, 53098 / Town: Fringe
Waupun Area Junior High
Waupun School District
Waupun, 53963 / Town: Distant
Theresa Elementary
Lomira School District
Theresa, 53091 / Rural: Distant
Randolph Elementary
Randolph School District
Randolph, 53956 / Rural: Distant
Washington Elementary
Beaver Dam Unified School District
Beaver Dam, 53916 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,538
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Dodge County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dodge County, Wisconsin?
Dodge County provides education to 10,682 students through 39 public schools and ten districts. The system is well-distributed, featuring 17 elementary schools and 13 high schools to serve its various communities. This structure supports a balanced educational journey from kindergarten through high school graduation.
What are the major school districts in Dodge County, Wisconsin?
Watertown Unified is the largest district with 10 schools and 3,202 students, followed closely by Beaver Dam Unified with 3,161 students. Charter schools represent 5.1% of the county's offerings, with two schools providing alternative instructional models. These larger districts serve as regional centers for academic and extracurricular activities.
What is the school experience like in Dodge County?
With 22 schools located in towns and 17 in rural areas, Dodge County offers a community-centric educational feel. Schools have an average enrollment of 297, though Beaver Dam High reaches 1,112 students at the larger end of the spectrum. This mix allows for both large-school opportunities and smaller, local elementary experiences.
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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.