Oneida County Schools & Education
Oneida County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
87/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,143
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
87/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#2
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Oneida County
Measured School Summary
Oneida County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 87/100 and a graduation rate of 96.8%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Oneida County spends $9,143 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 34% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Oneida 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
15 public schools and 4 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
87/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
96.8%
5.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,143
$1,030 above the state average
School coverage
15
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Oneida County has 15 public schools across 4 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 Oneida 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.
Higher-signal county
Oneida County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#2
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.
Rhinelander School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,227 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Lakeland UHS School District
High school only in this slice
745 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Minocqua J1 School District
Elementary and middle visible
551 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Three Lakes School District
Elementary to high school visible
512 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Rhinelander School District is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Oneida County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Oneida 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 Oneida 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.
Education in the Heart of the Northwoods
Oneida County manages 15 public schools across four districts, serving a total of 4,035 students. The system is comprised of 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. This focused infrastructure provides specialized education across a large geographic area.
Rhinelander and Lakeland Serve the Region
The Rhinelander School District is the county's largest, educating 2,227 students across 6 schools. Lakeland UHS and Three Lakes also play vital roles, with charter schools representing 13.3% of the total options. Rhinelander High is the single largest school in the county with 749 students.
Personalized Learning in a Rural Setting
Almost every school in Oneida County is located in a rural area, where the average school size is a modest 288 students. This rural character is exemplified by schools like Minocqua Elementary, which serves 549 students in a K-8 format. Smaller school sizes often mean more direct interaction between teachers and students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Oneida County
Reported Enrollment
4,035
15 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
2
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Oneida County
Rhinelander School District
Lakeland UHS School District
Minocqua J1 School District
Three Lakes School District
15 Public Schools in Oneida 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinelander High | Record | Rhinelander School District | Rhinelander, 54501Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 749 |
| Lakeland High | Record | Lakeland UHS School District | Minocqua, 54548Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 721 |
| Minocqua Elementary | Record | Minocqua J1 School District | Minocqua, 54548Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 549 |
| James Williams Middle | Record | Rhinelander School District | Rhinelander, 54501Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 472 |
| Crescent Elementary | Record | Rhinelander School District | Rhinelander, 54501Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 376 |
| Pelican Elementary | Record | Rhinelander School District | Rhinelander, 54501Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 282 |
| Central Elementary | Record | Rhinelander School District | Rhinelander, 54501Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 251 |
| Three Lakes Elementary | Record | Three Lakes School District | Three Lakes, 54562Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 161 |
| Three Lakes High | Record | Three Lakes School District | Three Lakes, 54562Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 152 |
| Sugar Camp Elementary | Record | Three Lakes School District | Rhinelander, 54501Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 119 |
| Northwoods Community Elementary | Record | Rhinelander School District | Harshaw, 54529Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 97 |
| Three Lakes Junior High | Record | Three Lakes School District | Three Lakes, 54562Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 80 |
| Lakeland STAR Acad (LSA) | Record | Lakeland UHS School District | Minocqua, 54548Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Charter | 24 |
| Lakeland STAR School--Strong Talented Adventurous Remarkable | Record | Minocqua J1 School District | Minocqua, 54548Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Charter | 2 |
| McNaughton Correctional Center | Record | Wisconsin Department of Corrections | Lake Tomahawk, 54539Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Rhinelander High
Rhinelander School District
Rhinelander, 54501 / Rural: Fringe
Minocqua Elementary
Minocqua J1 School District
Minocqua, 54548 / Rural: Remote
James Williams Middle
Rhinelander School District
Rhinelander, 54501 / Town: Remote
Crescent Elementary
Rhinelander School District
Rhinelander, 54501 / Rural: Fringe
Pelican Elementary
Rhinelander School District
Rhinelander, 54501 / Rural: Fringe
Central Elementary
Rhinelander School District
Rhinelander, 54501 / Town: Remote
Three Lakes Elementary
Three Lakes School District
Three Lakes, 54562 / Rural: Remote
Three Lakes High
Three Lakes School District
Three Lakes, 54562 / Rural: Remote
Sugar Camp Elementary
Three Lakes School District
Rhinelander, 54501 / Rural: Distant
Northwoods Community Elementary
Rhinelander School District
Harshaw, 54529 / Rural: Distant
Three Lakes Junior High
Three Lakes School District
Three Lakes, 54562 / Rural: Remote
Lakeland STAR Acad (LSA)
Lakeland UHS School District
Minocqua, 54548 / Rural: Remote
Lakeland STAR School--Strong Talented Adventurous Remarkable
Minocqua J1 School District
Minocqua, 54548 / Rural: Remote
McNaughton Correctional Center
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Lake Tomahawk, 54539 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,143
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Oneida County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Oneida County, Wisconsin?
Oneida County manages 15 public schools across four districts, serving a total of 4,035 students. The system is comprised of 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. This focused infrastructure provides specialized education across a large geographic area.
What are the major school districts in Oneida County, Wisconsin?
The Rhinelander School District is the county's largest, educating 2,227 students across 6 schools. Lakeland UHS and Three Lakes also play vital roles, with charter schools representing 13.3% of the total options. Rhinelander High is the single largest school in the county with 749 students.
What is the school experience like in Oneida County?
Almost every school in Oneida County is located in a rural area, where the average school size is a modest 288 students. This rural character is exemplified by schools like Minocqua Elementary, which serves 549 students in a K-8 format. Smaller school sizes often mean more direct interaction between teachers and 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.