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Juneau County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 4Middle 1High 3Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Necedah Area School District

Elementary to high school visible

698 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

New Lisbon School District

Elementary and high visible

582 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Royall School District

Elementary to high school visible

469 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

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

Elementary10
Middle4
High9
Other1

6 School Districts in Juneau County

Tomah Area School District

12 schools
3,014 students

Mauston School District

8 schools
1,406 students

Necedah Area School District

5 schools
698 students

New Lisbon School District

2 schools
582 students

Royall School District

3 schools
469 students

Wonewoc-Union Center School District

4 schools
348 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 24 matching schools

Mauston High

Mauston School District

Mauston, 53948 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High381 students

New Lisbon Elementary

New Lisbon School District

New Lisbon, 53950 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary334 students

West Side Elementary

Mauston School District

Mauston, 53948 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary267 students

New Lisbon Junior High/High

New Lisbon School District

New Lisbon, 53950 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High248 students

Necedah Elementary

Necedah Area School District

Necedah, 54646 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary247 students

Olson Middle

Mauston School District

Mauston, 53948 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle233 students

Grayside Elementary

Mauston School District

Mauston, 53948 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary225 students

Royall High

Royall School District

Elroy, 53929 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High223 students

Necedah High

Necedah Area School District

Necedah, 54646 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High207 students

Royall Elementary

Royall School District

Elroy, 53929 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary150 students

Wonewoc-Center Elementary

Wonewoc-Union Center School District

Wonewoc, 53968 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary149 students

Necedah Middle

Necedah Area School District

Necedah, 54646 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle134 students

Wonewoc-Center High

Wonewoc-Union Center School District

Wonewoc, 53968 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High114 students

iLEAD Charter Sch

Mauston School District

Mauston, 53948 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12Charter109 students

Mauston Montessori Charter School

Mauston School District

Mauston, 53948 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Charter107 students

Royall Intermediate

Royall School District

Elroy, 53929 / Rural: Distant

Record4–6Middle96 students

Wonewoc-Center Junior High

Wonewoc-Union Center School District

Wonewoc, 53968 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle79 students

N-Vision Learning Center

Necedah Area School District

Necedah, 54646 / Rural: Remote

Record1–5Charter76 students

Camp Douglas Elementary

Tomah Area School District

Camp Douglas, 54618 / Rural: Remote

Record2–5Primary67 students

Lyndon Station Elementary

Mauston School District

Lyndon Station, 53944 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary51 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,031

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 Juneau County?
Juneau County has a school score of 68/100, 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 Juneau County?
The high school graduation rate in Juneau County is 92.3%, 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 Juneau County spend per student?
Juneau County spends $8,031 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.