Forest County Schools & Education
Forest County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
78.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,046
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#68
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Forest County
Measured School Summary
Forest County has midrange measured school signals (score: 44/100) with a graduation rate of 78.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Forest County spends $9,046 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 33% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 13.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Forest 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
7 public schools and 3 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #68 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
78.7%
13.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,046
$933 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 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
Forest County has 7 public schools across 3 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 Forest 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
Forest 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
#68
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
Crandon School District
Elementary to high school visible
832 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Wabeno Area School District
Elementary and high visible
391 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Laona School District
Elementary and high visible
292 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Crandon School District is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Forest County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Forest 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 Forest 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.
Rural Education Infrastructure in Forest County
Forest County supports its 1,515 students through seven public schools managed by three local districts. The county maintains three elementary schools and three high schools to serve its widely dispersed population.
Crandon and Wabeno Area Highlights
The Crandon School District is the largest in the county, enrolling 832 students across its three facilities. The Wabeno Area and Laona districts also play critical roles, serving 391 and 292 students respectively.
A Purely Rural Learning Environment
All seven schools in Forest County are classified as rural, offering students a consistent and localized experience. Schools are generally small, with Crandon Elementary being the largest at 403 students and an average county size of 216.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Forest County
Reported Enrollment
1,515
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Forest County
Crandon School District
Wabeno Area School District
Laona School District
7 Public Schools in Forest 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 dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon Elementary | Record | Crandon School District | Crandon, 54520Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 403 |
| Crandon High | Record | Crandon School District | Crandon, 54520Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 242 |
| Wabeno Elementary | Record | Wabeno Area School District | Wabeno, 54566Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 212 |
| Crandon Middle | Record | Crandon School District | Crandon, 54520Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 187 |
| Wabeno High | Record | Wabeno Area School District | Wabeno, 54566Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 179 |
| Robinson Elementary | Record | Laona School District | Laona, 54541Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 163 |
| Laona High | Record | Laona School District | Laona, 54541Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 129 |
Crandon Elementary
Crandon School District
Crandon, 54520 / Rural: Remote
Wabeno Elementary
Wabeno Area School District
Wabeno, 54566 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,046
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Forest County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Forest County, Wisconsin?
Forest County supports its 1,515 students through seven public schools managed by three local districts. The county maintains three elementary schools and three high schools to serve its widely dispersed population.
What are the major school districts in Forest County, Wisconsin?
The Crandon School District is the largest in the county, enrolling 832 students across its three facilities. The Wabeno Area and Laona districts also play critical roles, serving 391 and 292 students respectively.
What is the school experience like in Forest County?
All seven schools in Forest County are classified as rural, offering students a consistent and localized experience. Schools are generally small, with Crandon Elementary being the largest at 403 students and an average county size of 216.
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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.