Juneau County Schools & Education
Juneau County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,031
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#34
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Juneau County
Measured School Summary
Juneau County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.3%.
Funding Context
Juneau County spends $8,031 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 4% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Juneau 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
24 public schools and 6 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
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #34 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
92.3%
0.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,031
$82 below the state average
School coverage
24
6 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
Juneau County has 24 public schools across 6 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 Juneau 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.
Choice-program county
Juneau County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#34
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Mauston School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,406 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Necedah Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
698 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
New Lisbon School District
Elementary and high visible
582 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Royall School District
Elementary to high school visible
469 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Tomah Area School District is the largest listed district slice, with 12 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 Juneau County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Juneau 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 Juneau 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 Rural Network with Charter Options
Juneau County supports 3,570 students through a network of 24 public schools and six districts. This infrastructure is notably diverse, featuring 10 elementary schools and nine high school programs.
A Hub for Charter School Innovation
Juneau County stands out with six charter schools, making up 25% of all campuses in the area. The Tomah Area School District is the massive local heavyweight, overseeing 12 schools and 3,014 students across the region.
Completely Rural and Highly Personalized
Every single school in Juneau County is located in a rural setting, offering students an average school size of just 155 students. Mauston High is the largest facility with 381 students, ensuring every child remains a known face, not just a number.
School Overview
Total Schools
24
in Juneau County
Reported Enrollment
3,570
24 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
6
25% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Juneau County
Tomah Area School District
Mauston School District
Necedah Area School District
New Lisbon School District
Royall School District
Wonewoc-Union Center School District
24 Public Schools in Juneau 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 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauston High | Record | Mauston School District | Mauston, 53948Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 381 |
| New Lisbon Elementary | Record | New Lisbon School District | New Lisbon, 53950Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 334 |
| West Side Elementary | Record | Mauston School District | Mauston, 53948Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 267 |
| New Lisbon Junior High/High | Record | New Lisbon School District | New Lisbon, 53950Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 248 |
| Necedah Elementary | Record | Necedah Area School District | Necedah, 54646Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 247 |
| Olson Middle | Record | Mauston School District | Mauston, 53948Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 233 |
| Grayside Elementary | Record | Mauston School District | Mauston, 53948Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 225 |
| Royall High | Record | Royall School District | Elroy, 53929Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 223 |
| Necedah High | Record | Necedah Area School District | Necedah, 54646Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 207 |
| Royall Elementary | Record | Royall School District | Elroy, 53929Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 150 |
| Wonewoc-Center Elementary | Record | Wonewoc-Union Center School District | Wonewoc, 53968Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 149 |
| Necedah Middle | Record | Necedah Area School District | Necedah, 54646Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 134 |
| Wonewoc-Center High | Record | Wonewoc-Union Center School District | Wonewoc, 53968Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 114 |
| iLEAD Charter Sch | Record | Mauston School District | Mauston, 53948Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Charter | 109 |
| Mauston Montessori Charter School | Record | Mauston School District | Mauston, 53948Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Charter | 107 |
| Royall Intermediate | Record | Royall School District | Elroy, 53929Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 96 |
| Wonewoc-Center Junior High | Record | Wonewoc-Union Center School District | Wonewoc, 53968Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 79 |
| N-Vision Learning Center | Record | Necedah Area School District | Necedah, 54646Rural: Remote | 1–5 | Charter | 76 |
| Camp Douglas Elementary | Record | Tomah Area School District | Camp Douglas, 54618Rural: Remote | 2–5 | Primary | 67 |
| Lyndon Station Elementary | Record | Mauston School District | Lyndon Station, 53944Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 51 |
New Lisbon Elementary
New Lisbon School District
New Lisbon, 53950 / Rural: Distant
West Side Elementary
Mauston School District
Mauston, 53948 / Rural: Fringe
New Lisbon Junior High/High
New Lisbon School District
New Lisbon, 53950 / Rural: Distant
Necedah Elementary
Necedah Area School District
Necedah, 54646 / Rural: Remote
Grayside Elementary
Mauston School District
Mauston, 53948 / Rural: Fringe
Wonewoc-Center Elementary
Wonewoc-Union Center School District
Wonewoc, 53968 / Rural: Remote
Wonewoc-Center High
Wonewoc-Union Center School District
Wonewoc, 53968 / Rural: Remote
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Mauston School District
Mauston, 53948 / Rural: Fringe
Wonewoc-Center Junior High
Wonewoc-Union Center School District
Wonewoc, 53968 / Rural: Remote
N-Vision Learning Center
Necedah Area School District
Necedah, 54646 / Rural: Remote
Camp Douglas Elementary
Tomah Area School District
Camp Douglas, 54618 / Rural: Remote
Lyndon Station Elementary
Mauston School District
Lyndon Station, 53944 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,031
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Juneau County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Juneau County, Wisconsin?
Juneau County supports 3,570 students through a network of 24 public schools and six districts. This infrastructure is notably diverse, featuring 10 elementary schools and nine high school programs.
What are the major school districts in Juneau County, Wisconsin?
Juneau County stands out with six charter schools, making up 25% of all campuses in the area. The Tomah Area School District is the massive local heavyweight, overseeing 12 schools and 3,014 students across the region.
What is the school experience like in Juneau County?
Every single school in Juneau County is located in a rural setting, offering students an average school size of just 155 students. Mauston High is the largest facility with 381 students, ensuring every child remains a known face, not just a number.
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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.