Menominee County Schools & Education
Menominee County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,827
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#52
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Menominee County
Measured School Summary
Menominee County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
Menominee County spends $9,827 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 8% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Menominee 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
4 public schools and 1 district 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #52 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
4.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,827
$1,714 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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
Menominee County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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 Menominee 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.
Small-system county
Menominee County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#52
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Menominee Indian School District
Elementary to high school visible
987 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Menominee Indian 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 Menominee County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Menominee 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.
Unified Community Schools
Menominee County operates a specialized school system with four public schools serving 987 students. Managed by a single district, the system includes two elementary, one middle, and one high school. This structure provides a consistent educational journey for students within the community.
The Menominee Indian School District
The Menominee Indian School District manages all education in the county, serving 987 students. One of the four schools is a charter, representing 25% of the county's educational options. This unique mix ensures that tribal and community priorities are integrated into the curriculum.
A Rural and Focused Learning Environment
All schools in the county are located in rural locales, providing a quiet and focused atmosphere for learning. Keshena Primary is the largest school with 429 students, while the Kaehkenawapahtaeq charter is very small with only 30 students. The average school size of 247 ensures that students remain part of a close-knit community.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Menominee County
Reported Enrollment
987
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
25% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Menominee County
Menominee Indian School District
4 Public Schools in Menominee 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshena Primary | Record | Menominee Indian School District | Keshena, 54135Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 429 |
| Menominee Indian High | Record | Menominee Indian School District | Keshena, 54135Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 336 |
| Menominee Indian Middle | Record | Menominee Indian School District | Neopit, 54150Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 192 |
| Kaehkenawapahtaeq | Record | Menominee Indian School District | Keshena, 54135Rural: Distant | PK–KG | Charter | 30 |
Keshena Primary
Menominee Indian School District
Keshena, 54135 / Rural: Distant
Menominee Indian High
Menominee Indian School District
Keshena, 54135 / Rural: Distant
Menominee Indian Middle
Menominee Indian School District
Neopit, 54150 / Rural: Remote
Kaehkenawapahtaeq
Menominee Indian School District
Keshena, 54135 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,827
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Menominee County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Menominee County, Wisconsin?
Menominee County operates a specialized school system with four public schools serving 987 students. Managed by a single district, the system includes two elementary, one middle, and one high school. This structure provides a consistent educational journey for students within the community.
What are the major school districts in Menominee County, Wisconsin?
The Menominee Indian School District manages all education in the county, serving 987 students. One of the four schools is a charter, representing 25% of the county's educational options. This unique mix ensures that tribal and community priorities are integrated into the curriculum.
What is the school experience like in Menominee County?
All schools in the county are located in rural locales, providing a quiet and focused atmosphere for learning. Keshena Primary is the largest school with 429 students, while the Kaehkenawapahtaeq charter is very small with only 30 students. The average school size of 247 ensures that students remain part of a close-knit community.
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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.