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Marinette County Schools & Education

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

91.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,188

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,113

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 65/100

State Score Position

#61

of 72 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Marinette County

Measured School Summary

Marinette County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.1%.

Funding Context

At $7,188 per pupil, Marinette County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 21% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Marinette 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

22 public schools and 8 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

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #61 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.

Completion

91.1%

0.7 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,188

$925 below the state average

School coverage

22

8 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

Marinette County has 22 public schools across 8 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 Marinette 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

Marinette 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

#61

of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.

Marinette School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,919 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Peshtigo School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,079 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Crivitz School District

Elementary to high school visible

791 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Coleman School District

Elementary to high school visible

738 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Marinette 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 Marinette County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Marinette 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 Marinette 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.

Educational Access Across the North

Marinette County supports 5,665 students across 22 public schools. The system is distributed through eight districts and includes nine elementary, five middle, and eight high schools. This infrastructure ensures that even remote communities have access to local public education.

Focus on Traditional School Districts

The Marinette School District is the largest in the county, serving 1,919 students across four schools. Other significant districts include Crivitz and Coleman, which serve 791 and 738 students respectively. No charter schools are currently active, focusing resources on traditional public school settings.

Rural Schools with Town Centers

Schooling here is largely rural, with 14 campuses in the countryside and eight located in town settings. Marinette High is the largest school with 635 students, but most schools average around 258 students. This creates a learning environment that feels manageable and personally connected.

School Overview

Total Schools

22

in Marinette County

Reported Enrollment

5,665

22 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9
Middle5
High8
Other0

8 School Districts in Marinette County

Marinette School District

4 schools
1,919 students

Peshtigo School District

3 schools
1,079 students

Crivitz School District

3 schools
791 students

Coleman School District

3 schools
738 students

Niagara School District

2 schools
443 students

Wausaukee School District

3 schools
382 students

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District

2 schools
235 students

Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District

2 schools
78 students

22 Public Schools in Marinette 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 22 matching schools

Marinette High

Marinette School District

Marinette, 54143 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High635 students

Peshtigo Elementary

Peshtigo School District

Peshtigo, 54157 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary573 students

Marinette Middle

Marinette School District

Marinette, 54143 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle567 students

Crivitz Elementary

Crivitz School District

Crivitz, 54114 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary468 students

Marinette Intermediate

Marinette School District

Marinette, 54143 / Town: Distant

Record2–4Primary365 students

Coleman Elementary

Coleman School District

Coleman, 54112 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary363 students

Marinette Primary

Marinette School District

Marinette, 54143 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–1Primary352 students

Peshtigo High

Peshtigo School District

Peshtigo, 54157 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High339 students

Niagara Elementary

Niagara School District

Niagara, 54151 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary249 students

Coleman High

Coleman School District

Coleman, 54112 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High233 students

Crivitz High

Crivitz School District

Crivitz, 54114 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High219 students

Niagara High

Niagara School District

Niagara, 54151 / Town: Remote

Record7–12High194 students

Peshtigo Middle

Peshtigo School District

Peshtigo, 54157 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle167 students

Wausaukee Elementary

Wausaukee School District

Wausaukee, 54177 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary162 students

Coleman Middle

Coleman School District

Coleman, 54112 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle142 students

Pembine Elementary

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District

Pembine, 54156 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary142 students

Wausaukee High

Wausaukee School District

Wausaukee, 54177 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High127 students

Crivitz Middle

Crivitz School District

Crivitz, 54114 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle104 students

Pembine High

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District

Pembine, 54156 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High93 students

Wausaukee Middle

Wausaukee School District

Wausaukee, 54177 / Rural: Remote

Record5–8Middle93 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,188

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 Marinette County?
Marinette County has a school score of 51/100, 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 Marinette County?
The high school graduation rate in Marinette County is 91.1%, 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 Marinette County spend per student?
Marinette County spends $7,188 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 Marinette County, Wisconsin — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Marinette County, Wisconsin?

Marinette County supports 5,665 students across 22 public schools. The system is distributed through eight districts and includes nine elementary, five middle, and eight high schools. This infrastructure ensures that even remote communities have access to local public education.

What are the major school districts in Marinette County, Wisconsin?

The Marinette School District is the largest in the county, serving 1,919 students across four schools. Other significant districts include Crivitz and Coleman, which serve 791 and 738 students respectively. No charter schools are currently active, focusing resources on traditional public school settings.

What is the school experience like in Marinette County?

Schooling here is largely rural, with 14 campuses in the countryside and eight located in town settings. Marinette High is the largest school with 635 students, but most schools average around 258 students. This creates a learning environment that feels manageable and personally connected.

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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.