Grant County Schools & Education
Grant County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,315
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#13
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grant County
Measured School Summary
Grant County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 76/100 and a graduation rate of 94.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Grant County spends $8,315 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 17% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grant 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
32 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
76/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #13 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
94.2%
2.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,315
$202 above the state average
School coverage
32
10 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Grant County has 32 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 Grant 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.
Higher-signal county
Grant County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#13
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above 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.
Platteville School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,576 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Lancaster Community School District
Elementary to high school visible
991 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Fennimore Community School District
Elementary to high school visible
810 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Boscobel Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
703 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Platteville School District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Grant County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grant 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 Grant 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.
A Broad Network of Local Districts
Grant County features 32 public schools overseen by ten different districts, emphasizing local control and community schools. This system provides 11 elementary, nine middle, and 12 high schools for its 6,949 students.
Platteville and Riverdale Lead the Way
The Platteville School District is the county's largest, enrolling 1,576 students across four schools. Riverdale and River Ridge also serve as key educational hubs, managing a combined total of seven schools for the community.
Rural Traditions and Town Centers
The county has a mix of 21 rural and 11 town schools, with an average school size of 224 students. Platteville High is the largest school in the area with 496 students, reflecting the county's focus on small-to-mid-sized learning environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
32
in Grant County
Reported Enrollment
6,949
32 schools reporting
School Districts
10
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
10 School Districts in Grant County
Platteville School District
Lancaster Community School District
Fennimore Community School District
Boscobel Area School District
Cuba City School District
Riverdale School District
Southwestern Wisconsin School District
River Ridge School District
Potosi School District
Cassville School District
32 Public Schools in Grant 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 20 of 32 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platteville High | Record | Platteville School District | Platteville, 53818Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 496 |
| Winskill Elementary | Record | Lancaster Community School District | Lancaster, 53813Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 472 |
| Westview Elementary | Record | Platteville School District | Platteville, 53818Town: Distant | 1–4 | Primary | 448 |
| Platteville Middle | Record | Platteville School District | Platteville, 53818Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 437 |
| Fennimore Elementary | Record | Fennimore Community School District | Fennimore, 53809Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 384 |
| Riverdale Elementary | Record | Riverdale School District | Muscoda, 53573Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 345 |
| Boscobel Elementary | Record | Boscobel Area School District | Boscobel, 53805Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 338 |
| Lancaster High | Record | Lancaster Community School District | Lancaster, 53813Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 287 |
| Cuba City High | Record | Cuba City School District | Cuba City, 53807Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 273 |
| Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary | Record | Southwestern Wisconsin School District | Hazel Green, 53811Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 263 |
| Cuba City Elementary | Record | Cuba City School District | Cuba City, 53807Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 260 |
| Lancaster Middle | Record | Lancaster Community School District | Lancaster, 53813Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 232 |
| Fennimore High | Record | Fennimore Community School District | Fennimore, 53809Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 231 |
| Boscobel High | Record | Boscobel Area School District | Boscobel, 53805Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 213 |
| Fennimore Middle | Record | Fennimore Community School District | Fennimore, 53809Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 195 |
| Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center | Record | Platteville School District | Platteville, 53818Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 195 |
| River Ridge Elementary | Record | River Ridge School District | Patch Grove, 53817Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 192 |
| Riverdale High | Record | Riverdale School District | Muscoda, 53573Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 190 |
| River Ridge High | Record | River Ridge School District | Patch Grove, 53817Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 175 |
| Southwestern Wisconsin High | Record | Southwestern Wisconsin School District | Hazel Green, 53811Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 160 |
Platteville High
Platteville School District
Platteville, 53818 / Town: Distant
Winskill Elementary
Lancaster Community School District
Lancaster, 53813 / Town: Distant
Westview Elementary
Platteville School District
Platteville, 53818 / Town: Distant
Platteville Middle
Platteville School District
Platteville, 53818 / Town: Distant
Fennimore Elementary
Fennimore Community School District
Fennimore, 53809 / Rural: Distant
Riverdale Elementary
Riverdale School District
Muscoda, 53573 / Rural: Distant
Boscobel Elementary
Boscobel Area School District
Boscobel, 53805 / Town: Remote
Lancaster High
Lancaster Community School District
Lancaster, 53813 / Town: Distant
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
Southwestern Wisconsin School District
Hazel Green, 53811 / Rural: Distant
Cuba City Elementary
Cuba City School District
Cuba City, 53807 / Rural: Distant
Lancaster Middle
Lancaster Community School District
Lancaster, 53813 / Town: Distant
Fennimore High
Fennimore Community School District
Fennimore, 53809 / Rural: Distant
Fennimore Middle
Fennimore Community School District
Fennimore, 53809 / Rural: Distant
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center
Platteville School District
Platteville, 53818 / Town: Distant
River Ridge Elementary
River Ridge School District
Patch Grove, 53817 / Rural: Distant
River Ridge High
River Ridge School District
Patch Grove, 53817 / Rural: Distant
Southwestern Wisconsin High
Southwestern Wisconsin School District
Hazel Green, 53811 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,315
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Grant County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grant County, Wisconsin?
Grant County features 32 public schools overseen by ten different districts, emphasizing local control and community schools. This system provides 11 elementary, nine middle, and 12 high schools for its 6,949 students.
What are the major school districts in Grant County, Wisconsin?
The Platteville School District is the county's largest, enrolling 1,576 students across four schools. Riverdale and River Ridge also serve as key educational hubs, managing a combined total of seven schools for the community.
What is the school experience like in Grant County?
The county has a mix of 21 rural and 11 town schools, with an average school size of 224 students. Platteville High is the largest school in the area with 496 students, reflecting the county's focus on small-to-mid-sized learning environments.
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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.