Pepin County Schools & Education
Pepin County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,361
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#60
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pepin County
Measured School Summary
Pepin County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.9%.
Funding Context
At $7,361 per pupil, Pepin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pepin 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 2 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #60 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
90.9%
0.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,361
$752 below the state average
School coverage
4
2 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
Pepin County has 4 public schools across 2 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 Pepin 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
Pepin 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
#60
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Durand-Arkansaw School District
Elementary and high visible
999 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Pepin Area School District
Elementary and high visible
234 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Durand-Arkansaw School District is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Pepin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pepin County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Pepin 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.
Small-Scale Learning in Pepin County
Pepin County operates a very small school system with only 4 public schools serving 1,233 students. The county is divided into just two districts, Durand-Arkansaw and Pepin Area. This structure provides a highly localized and intimate educational experience for residents.
Local Districts Focused on Community
The Durand-Arkansaw School District is the larger of the two, educating 999 students across two schools. Pepin Area School District serves the remaining 234 students in the county. There are currently no charter schools, as the county focuses on traditional public education.
Quiet Schools with Rural Character
All schools in Pepin County are located in rural settings, reflecting the area's agricultural roots. Durand Middle/High is the largest facility with 521 students, while Pepin Elementary is very small with only 114 students. This environment ensures every student is known by name within their school building.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Pepin County
Reported Enrollment
1,233
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Pepin County
Durand-Arkansaw School District
Pepin Area School District
4 Public Schools in Pepin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Middle/High | Record | Durand-Arkansaw School District | Durand, 54736Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 521 |
| Caddie Woodlawn Elementary | Record | Durand-Arkansaw School District | Durand, 54736Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 478 |
| Pepin High | Record | Pepin Area School District | Pepin, 54759Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 120 |
| Pepin Elementary | Record | Pepin Area School District | Pepin, 54759Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 114 |
Durand Middle/High
Durand-Arkansaw School District
Durand, 54736 / Rural: Distant
Caddie Woodlawn Elementary
Durand-Arkansaw School District
Durand, 54736 / Rural: Distant
Pepin Elementary
Pepin Area School District
Pepin, 54759 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,361
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Pepin County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pepin County, Wisconsin?
Pepin County operates a very small school system with only 4 public schools serving 1,233 students. The county is divided into just two districts, Durand-Arkansaw and Pepin Area. This structure provides a highly localized and intimate educational experience for residents.
What are the major school districts in Pepin County, Wisconsin?
The Durand-Arkansaw School District is the larger of the two, educating 999 students across two schools. Pepin Area School District serves the remaining 234 students in the county. There are currently no charter schools, as the county focuses on traditional public education.
What is the school experience like in Pepin County?
All schools in Pepin County are located in rural settings, reflecting the area's agricultural roots. Durand Middle/High is the largest facility with 521 students, while Pepin Elementary is very small with only 114 students. This environment ensures every student is known by name within their school building.
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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.