Oconto County Schools & Education
Oconto County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,892
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#32
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Oconto County
Measured School Summary
Oconto County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,892 per pupil, Oconto County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Oconto 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
18 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #32 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,892
$221 below the state average
School coverage
18
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
Oconto County has 18 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.
What Oconto 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
Oconto 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
#32
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Oconto Falls Public School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,679 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Oconto Unified School District
Elementary to high school visible
959 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Pulaski Community School District
Elementary school only in this slice
610 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Gillett School District
Elementary to high school visible
517 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Pulaski Community School District is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Oconto County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Oconto 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 Oconto 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 of Dedicated Schools
Oconto County features 18 public schools organized into six districts, educating 4,514 total students. The county relies on 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools to provide a complete K-12 experience. This lean infrastructure is designed to serve a primarily rural population.
Pulaski and Oconto Falls Lead the Way
The Pulaski Community School District is the largest in the area, serving 3,775 students across 7 schools. Oconto Falls Public School District follows with 1,679 students, hosting several of the county's largest individual schools. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county's borders.
Small, Community-Driven Rural Schools
Learning in Oconto County primarily happens in rural settings, with 11 of the 18 schools located in countryside areas. The average school size is just 251 students, fostering a close-knit community feel. Oconto Falls High and Oconto Falls Elementary are the largest facilities, each serving over 500 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Oconto County
Reported Enrollment
4,514
18 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Oconto County
Pulaski Community School District
GuideOconto Falls Public School District
Oconto Unified School District
Gillett School District
Lena School District
Suring Public School District
18 Public Schools in Oconto 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 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Falls High | Record | Oconto Falls Public School District | Oconto Falls, 54154Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 521 |
| Oconto Falls Elementary | Record | Oconto Falls Public School District | Oconto Falls, 54154Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 519 |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Record | Pulaski Community School District | Sobieski, 54171Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 497 |
| Oconto Elementary | Record | Oconto Unified School District | Oconto, 54153Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 368 |
| Washington Middle | Record | Oconto Falls Public School District | Oconto Falls, 54154Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 368 |
| Oconto Middle | Record | Oconto Unified School District | Oconto, 54153Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 288 |
| Oconto High | Record | Oconto Unified School District | Oconto, 54153Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 280 |
| Abrams Elementary | Record | Oconto Falls Public School District | Abrams, 54101Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 271 |
| Gillett Elementary | Record | Gillett School District | Gillett, 54124Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 250 |
| Suring Elementary | Record | Suring Public School District | Suring, 54174Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 208 |
| Lena Elementary | Record | Lena School District | Lena, 54139Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 203 |
| Gillett High | Record | Gillett School District | Gillett, 54124Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 159 |
| Lena High | Record | Lena School District | Lena, 54139Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 133 |
| Suring High | Record | Suring Public School District | Suring, 54174Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 118 |
| Fairview Elementary | Record | Pulaski Community School District | Krakow, 54137Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 113 |
| Gillett Middle | Record | Gillett School District | Gillett, 54124Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 108 |
| Lena Middle | Record | Lena School District | Lena, 54139Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 87 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy | Record | Oconto Unified School District | Oconto, 54153Town: Distant | 5–12 | Alternative | 23 |
Oconto Falls High
Oconto Falls Public School District
Oconto Falls, 54154 / Town: Distant
Oconto Falls Elementary
Oconto Falls Public School District
Oconto Falls, 54154 / Town: Distant
Sunnyside Elementary
Pulaski Community School District
Sobieski, 54171 / Rural: Fringe
Oconto Elementary
Oconto Unified School District
Oconto, 54153 / Town: Distant
Washington Middle
Oconto Falls Public School District
Oconto Falls, 54154 / Town: Distant
Abrams Elementary
Oconto Falls Public School District
Abrams, 54101 / Rural: Distant
Gillett Elementary
Gillett School District
Gillett, 54124 / Rural: Distant
Suring Elementary
Suring Public School District
Suring, 54174 / Rural: Remote
Fairview Elementary
Pulaski Community School District
Krakow, 54137 / Rural: Distant
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Oconto Unified School District
Oconto, 54153 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,892
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Oconto County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Oconto County, Wisconsin?
Oconto County features 18 public schools organized into six districts, educating 4,514 total students. The county relies on 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools to provide a complete K-12 experience. This lean infrastructure is designed to serve a primarily rural population.
What are the major school districts in Oconto County, Wisconsin?
The Pulaski Community School District is the largest in the area, serving 3,775 students across 7 schools. Oconto Falls Public School District follows with 1,679 students, hosting several of the county's largest individual schools. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county's borders.
What is the school experience like in Oconto County?
Learning in Oconto County primarily happens in rural settings, with 11 of the 18 schools located in countryside areas. The average school size is just 251 students, fostering a close-knit community feel. Oconto Falls High and Oconto Falls Elementary are the largest facilities, each serving over 500 students.
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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.