Marinette County Schools & Education
Marinette County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Peshtigo School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,079 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Crivitz School District
Elementary to high school visible
791 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Coleman School District
Elementary to high school visible
738 students
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
8 School Districts in Marinette County
Marinette School District
Peshtigo School District
Crivitz School District
Coleman School District
Niagara School District
Wausaukee School District
Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District
Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette High | Record | Marinette School District | Marinette, 54143Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 635 |
| Peshtigo Elementary | Record | Peshtigo School District | Peshtigo, 54157Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 573 |
| Marinette Middle | Record | Marinette School District | Marinette, 54143Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 567 |
| Crivitz Elementary | Record | Crivitz School District | Crivitz, 54114Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 468 |
| Marinette Intermediate | Record | Marinette School District | Marinette, 54143Town: Distant | 2–4 | Primary | 365 |
| Coleman Elementary | Record | Coleman School District | Coleman, 54112Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 363 |
| Marinette Primary | Record | Marinette School District | Marinette, 54143Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 352 |
| Peshtigo High | Record | Peshtigo School District | Peshtigo, 54157Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 339 |
| Niagara Elementary | Record | Niagara School District | Niagara, 54151Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 249 |
| Coleman High | Record | Coleman School District | Coleman, 54112Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 233 |
| Crivitz High | Record | Crivitz School District | Crivitz, 54114Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 219 |
| Niagara High | Record | Niagara School District | Niagara, 54151Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 194 |
| Peshtigo Middle | Record | Peshtigo School District | Peshtigo, 54157Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 167 |
| Wausaukee Elementary | Record | Wausaukee School District | Wausaukee, 54177Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 162 |
| Coleman Middle | Record | Coleman School District | Coleman, 54112Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 142 |
| Pembine Elementary | Record | Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District | Pembine, 54156Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 142 |
| Wausaukee High | Record | Wausaukee School District | Wausaukee, 54177Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 127 |
| Crivitz Middle | Record | Crivitz School District | Crivitz, 54114Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 104 |
| Pembine High | Record | Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District | Pembine, 54156Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 93 |
| Wausaukee Middle | Record | Wausaukee School District | Wausaukee, 54177Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 93 |
Peshtigo Elementary
Peshtigo School District
Peshtigo, 54157 / Rural: Fringe
Marinette Middle
Marinette School District
Marinette, 54143 / Town: Distant
Crivitz Elementary
Crivitz School District
Crivitz, 54114 / Rural: Remote
Marinette Intermediate
Marinette School District
Marinette, 54143 / Town: Distant
Coleman Elementary
Coleman School District
Coleman, 54112 / Rural: Distant
Marinette Primary
Marinette School District
Marinette, 54143 / Town: Distant
Wausaukee Elementary
Wausaukee School District
Wausaukee, 54177 / Rural: Remote
Pembine Elementary
Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District
Pembine, 54156 / Rural: Distant
Pembine High
Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District
Pembine, 54156 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,188
State avg $8,113
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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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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.