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

No. Use the Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire County?

Start with the 36 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Eau Claire County Schools & Education

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

Eau Claire 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

85.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,163

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,113

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 65/100

State Score Position

#67

of 72 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Eau Claire County

Measured School Summary

Eau Claire County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.9%.

Funding Context

Eau Claire County spends $8,163 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% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Eau Claire 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

36 public schools and 4 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 #67 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.

Completion

85.9%

5.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,163

$50 above the state average

School coverage

4 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

Eau Claire County has 36 public schools across 4 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 Eau Claire 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.

Dominant-district county

Eau Claire Area School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 24 of 36 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#67

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.

Eau Claire Area School District

Elementary to high school visible

10,871 students

Elementary 13Middle 3High 4Other 4

24 listed schools in this county slice.

Altoona School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,891 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Fall Creek School District

Elementary to high school visible

871 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Augusta School District

Elementary to high school visible

604 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Eau Claire Area School District is the largest listed district slice, with 24 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 Eau Claire County?

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

Comprehensive Education in Eau Claire

Eau Claire County operates a large network of 36 public schools, including 17 elementary schools and nine high schools. Four districts manage this extensive infrastructure, serving a total enrollment of 14,288 students.

Investing in Diverse Learning Opportunities

The county spends $8,163 per pupil, slightly above the state average, though the graduation rate currently sits at 85.9%. Educational choice is a priority here, with five charter schools accounting for nearly 14% of the total school landscape.

Eau Claire Area District Powers the Region

The Eau Claire Area School District is the dominant force, managing 24 schools and over 10,800 students. The Altoona School District also plays a significant role, serving 1,891 students within its four-school system.

Urban Education with Modern Facilities

Most students attend school in city locales, where large campuses like North High and Memorial High each serve over 1,500 students. Despite these large hubs, the county maintains a balanced average school size of 408 students across its urban, suburban, and rural sites.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Eau Claire County

Reported Enrollment

14,288

36 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

14% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary17

Middle6

High9

Other4

4 School Districts in Eau Claire County

Eau Claire Area School District

Altoona School District

4 schools

1,891 students

Fall Creek School District

3 schools

871 students

Augusta School District

4 schools

604 students

36 Public Schools in Eau Claire 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 data

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Public schools in Eau Claire County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
North High	Profile	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54703City: Small	9–12	High	1,663
Memorial High	Profile	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54701City: Small	9–12	High	1,552
DeLong Middle	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54703City: Small	6–8	Middle	893
South Middle	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54701City: Small	6–8	Middle	791
Altoona Elementary	Record	Altoona School District	Altoona, 54720Rural: Fringe	PK–3	Primary	646
Altoona High	Record	Altoona School District	Altoona, 54720Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	564
Robbins Elementary	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54701City: Small	KG–5	Primary	505
Northstar Middle	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54703City: Small	6–8	Middle	501
Sherman Elementary	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54703City: Small	KG–5	Primary	481
Fall Creek Elementary	Record	Fall Creek School District	Fall Creek, 54742Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	445
Eau Claire Community Sites	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54701City: Small	PK	Other	438
Putnam Heights Elementary	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54701City: Small	KG–5	Primary	416
Altoona Middle	Record	Altoona School District	Altoona, 54720Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	401
Meadowview Elementary	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54701City: Small	KG–5	Primary	393
Manz Elementary	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54701City: Small	KG–5	Primary	359
Davey Elementary	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54703City: Small	KG–5	Primary	356
Lakeshore Elementary	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54703City: Small	KG–5	Primary	328
Northwoods Elementary	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54703City: Small	KG–5	Primary	318
Locust Lane Elementary	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54703City: Small	KG–5	Primary	311
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School	Record	Eau Claire Area School District	Eau Claire, 54703City: Small	PK–5	Charter	302

North High

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54703 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,663 students

Memorial High

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54701 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,552 students

DeLong Middle

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54703 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle893 students

South Middle

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54701 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle791 students

Altoona Elementary

Altoona School District

Altoona, 54720 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–3Primary646 students

Altoona High

Altoona School District

Altoona, 54720 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High564 students

Robbins Elementary

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54701 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary505 students

Northstar Middle

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54703 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle501 students

Sherman Elementary

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54703 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary481 students

Fall Creek Elementary

Fall Creek School District

Fall Creek, 54742 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary445 students

Eau Claire Community Sites

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54701 / City: Small

RecordPKOther438 students

Putnam Heights Elementary

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54701 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary416 students

Altoona Middle

Altoona School District

Altoona, 54720 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle401 students

Meadowview Elementary

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54701 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary393 students

Manz Elementary

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54701 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary359 students

Davey Elementary

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54703 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary356 students

Lakeshore Elementary

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54703 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary328 students

Northwoods Elementary

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54703 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary318 students

Locust Lane Elementary

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54703 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary311 students

Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School

Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, 54703 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Charter302 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,163

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 Eau Claire County?

Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire County?

The high school graduation rate in Eau Claire County is 85.9%, which is below 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 Eau Claire County spend per student?

Eau Claire County spends $8,163 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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