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

No. Use the Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc County?

Start with the 30 listed public schools and 7 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Manitowoc County Schools & Education

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

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

58/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

91.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,654

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,113

School Score

58/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 65/100

State Score Position

#54

of 72 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Manitowoc County

Measured School Summary

Manitowoc County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.2%.

Funding Context

At $7,654 per pupil, Manitowoc County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 11% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Manitowoc 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

30 public schools and 7 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

58/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #54 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.

Completion

91.2%

0.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,654

$459 below the state average

School coverage

7 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

Manitowoc County has 30 public schools across 7 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 Manitowoc 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

Sheboygan Area School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 25 of 30 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#54

of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.

Manitowoc School District

Elementary to high school visible

4,726 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 2

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Two Rivers Public School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,790 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Kiel Area School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,268 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Valders Area School District

Elementary to high school visible

970 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Sheboygan Area School District is the largest listed district slice, with 25 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 Manitowoc County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc 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 Large and Diverse School Network

Manitowoc County supports 10,366 students through a network of 30 public schools. The infrastructure is diverse, including 14 elementary, six middle, and seven high schools across seven districts. This scale allows for significant variety in programs and extracurricular opportunities.

Major Districts Serving the Lakeshore

The Manitowoc School District leads the county with 4,726 students, followed by Kiel Area and Two Rivers districts. Four charter schools operate here, making up over 13% of the total school landscape. These specialized options provide alternative curricula for families seeking different educational styles.

Town Vibrancy and Rural Stability

Twenty schools are located in town locales, while 10 campuses serve the county's rural residents. Lincoln High in Manitowoc is the largest institution, hosting 1,484 students. Average school size is 346 students, offering a more comprehensive school experience than many neighboring counties.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Manitowoc County

Reported Enrollment

10,366

30 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

13% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary14

Middle6

High7

Other3

7 School Districts in Manitowoc County

Sheboygan Area School District

Manitowoc School District

Two Rivers Public School District

5 schools

1,790 students

Kiel Area School District

5 schools

1,268 students

Valders Area School District

3 schools

970 students

Mishicot School District

3 schools

918 students

Reedsville School District

2 schools

584 students

30 Public Schools in Manitowoc County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; 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 Manitowoc County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Lincoln High	Profile	Manitowoc School District	Manitowoc, 54220Town: Distant	9–12	High	1,484
Washington Middle	Record	Manitowoc School District	Manitowoc, 54220Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	491
Two Rivers High	Record	Two Rivers Public School District	Two Rivers, 54241Town: Distant	9–12	High	474
Wilson Middle	Record	Manitowoc School District	Manitowoc, 54220Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	464
Clarke Middle	Record	Two Rivers Public School District	Two Rivers, 54241Town: Distant	5–8	Middle	462
Zielanis Elementary	Record	Kiel Area School District	Kiel, 53042Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	449
Schultz Elementary	Record	Mishicot School District	Mishicot, 54228Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	448
Valders Elementary	Record	Valders Area School District	Valders, 54245Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	393
Franklin Elementary	Record	Manitowoc School District	Manitowoc, 54220Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	389
Kiel High	Record	Kiel Area School District	Kiel, 53042Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	379
Jackson Elementary	Record	Manitowoc School District	Manitowoc, 54220Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	377
Jefferson Elementary	Record	Manitowoc School District	Manitowoc, 54220Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	360
Kiel Middle	Record	Kiel Area School District	Kiel, 53042Town: Distant	5–8	Middle	332
Koenig Elementary	Record	Two Rivers Public School District	Two Rivers, 54241Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	325
Reedsville Elementary	Record	Reedsville School District	Reedsville, 54230Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	320
Magee Elementary	Record	Two Rivers Public School District	Two Rivers, 54241Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	313
Valders High	Record	Valders Area School District	Valders, 54245Rural: Distant	9–12	High	301
Monroe Elementary	Record	Manitowoc School District	Manitowoc, 54220Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	285
Mishicot High	Record	Mishicot School District	Mishicot, 54228Rural: Distant	9–12	High	279
Valders Middle	Record	Valders Area School District	Valders, 54245Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	276

Lincoln High

Manitowoc School District

Manitowoc, 54220 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,484 students

Washington Middle

Manitowoc School District

Manitowoc, 54220 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle491 students

Two Rivers High

Two Rivers Public School District

Two Rivers, 54241 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High474 students

Wilson Middle

Manitowoc School District

Manitowoc, 54220 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle464 students

Clarke Middle

Two Rivers Public School District

Two Rivers, 54241 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle462 students

Zielanis Elementary

Kiel Area School District

Kiel, 53042 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary449 students

Schultz Elementary

Mishicot School District

Mishicot, 54228 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary448 students

Valders Elementary

Valders Area School District

Valders, 54245 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary393 students

Franklin Elementary

Manitowoc School District

Manitowoc, 54220 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary389 students

Kiel High

Kiel Area School District

Kiel, 53042 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High379 students

Jackson Elementary

Manitowoc School District

Manitowoc, 54220 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary377 students

Jefferson Elementary

Manitowoc School District

Manitowoc, 54220 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary360 students

Kiel Middle

Kiel Area School District

Kiel, 53042 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle332 students

Koenig Elementary

Two Rivers Public School District

Two Rivers, 54241 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary325 students

Reedsville Elementary

Reedsville School District

Reedsville, 54230 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary320 students

Magee Elementary

Two Rivers Public School District

Two Rivers, 54241 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary313 students

Valders High

Valders Area School District

Valders, 54245 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High301 students

Monroe Elementary

Manitowoc School District

Manitowoc, 54220 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary285 students

Mishicot High

Mishicot School District

Mishicot, 54228 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High279 students

Valders Middle

Valders Area School District

Valders, 54245 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle276 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,654

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 Manitowoc County?

Manitowoc County has a school score of 58/100, 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 Manitowoc County?

The high school graduation rate in Manitowoc County is 91.2%, 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 Manitowoc County spend per student?

Manitowoc County spends $7,654 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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