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

No. Use the Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County?

Start with the 17 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Douglas County Schools & Education

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

Douglas County, Wisconsin

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

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

87.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,330

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,113

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 65/100

State Score Position

#69

of 72 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Douglas County

Measured School Summary

Douglas County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.7%.

Funding Context

At $7,330 per pupil, Douglas County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 35% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Douglas 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

17 public schools and 2 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

43/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #69 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.

Completion

87.7%

4.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,330

$783 below the state average

School coverage

2 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

Douglas County has 17 public schools across 2 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 Douglas 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

Douglas 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

#69

of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.

Superior School District

Elementary to high school visible

4,155 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 1Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Solon Springs School District

Elementary and high visible

307 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 2

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Superior 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 Douglas County?

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

Douglas County’s Northern Education Network

Douglas County serves 5,655 students through 17 public schools organized into two primary districts. The landscape consists of 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools, plus three schools in specialized categories. This streamlined district structure simplifies the educational journey for local families.

The Superior School District Hub

The Superior School District is the dominant force in the county, managing 9 schools and 4,155 students. Charter schools play a significant role here, with three campuses representing 17.6% of the county's total schools. This is one of the highest charter school concentrations in the region, offering parents more choice.

Suburban and Rural Variety

With 11 rural and 6 suburban schools, Douglas County provides a range of environments from quiet country campuses to larger town schools. Superior High is the county’s largest institution with 1,306 students, while the average across all schools is 353. This mix ensures that both centralized suburban services and rural community schools are available.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Douglas County

Reported Enrollment

5,655

17 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

18% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8

Middle2

High4

Other3

2 School Districts in Douglas County

Superior School District

Solon Springs School District

4 schools

307 students

17 Public Schools in Douglas County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; 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 Douglas County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Superior High	Profile	Superior School District	Superior, 54880Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,306
Superior Middle	Record	Superior School District	Superior, 54880Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	903
Northwestern Elementary	Record	Maple School District	Poplar, 54864Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	527
Northern Lights Elementary	Record	Superior School District	Superior, 54880Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	491
Northwestern High	Record	Maple School District	Maple, 54854Rural: Distant	9–12	High	400
Great Lakes Elementary	Record	Superior School District	Superior, 54880Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	388
Cooper Elementary	Record	Superior School District	Superior, 54880Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	341
Bryant Elementary	Record	Superior School District	Superior, 54880Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	291
Northwestern Middle	Record	Maple School District	Poplar, 54864Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	266
Four Corners Elementary	Record	Superior School District	Superior, 54880Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	193
Solon Springs School	Record	Solon Springs School District	Solon Springs, 54873Rural: Distant	PK–12	Other	183
Lake Superior Elementary	Record	Superior School District	Superior, 54880Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	151
Superior Community Preschool	Record	Superior School District	Superior, 54880Suburb: Midsize	PK	Other	91
Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter	Record	Solon Springs School District	Solon Springs, 54873Rural: Distant	PK–6	Charter	86
Eagles Academy	Record	Solon Springs School District	Solon Springs, 54873Rural: Distant	6–12	Charter	21
Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School	Record	Solon Springs School District	Solon Springs, 54873Rural: Distant	PK–12	Charter	17
Gordon Correctional Center	Record	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	Gordon, 54838Rural: Remote	7–12	Alternative	0

Superior High

Superior School District

Superior, 54880 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,306 students

Superior Middle

Superior School District

Superior, 54880 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle903 students

Northwestern Elementary

Maple School District

Poplar, 54864 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary527 students

Northern Lights Elementary

Superior School District

Superior, 54880 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary491 students

Northwestern High

Maple School District

Maple, 54854 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High400 students

Great Lakes Elementary

Superior School District

Superior, 54880 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary388 students

Cooper Elementary

Superior School District

Superior, 54880 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary341 students

Bryant Elementary

Superior School District

Superior, 54880 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary291 students

Northwestern Middle

Maple School District

Poplar, 54864 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle266 students

Four Corners Elementary

Superior School District

Superior, 54880 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary193 students

Solon Springs School

Solon Springs School District

Solon Springs, 54873 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other183 students

Lake Superior Elementary

Superior School District

Superior, 54880 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary151 students

Superior Community Preschool

Superior School District

Superior, 54880 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPKOther91 students

Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter

Solon Springs School District

Solon Springs, 54873 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Charter86 students

Eagles Academy

Solon Springs School District

Solon Springs, 54873 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12Charter21 students

Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School

Solon Springs School District

Solon Springs, 54873 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Charter17 students

Gordon Correctional Center

Wisconsin Department of Corrections

Gordon, 54838 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,330

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 Douglas County?

Douglas County has a school score of 43/100, 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 Douglas County?

The high school graduation rate in Douglas County is 87.7%, 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 Douglas County spend per student?

Douglas County spends $7,330 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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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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