Richland County Schools & Education
Richland County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,110
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#58
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Richland County
Measured School Summary
Richland County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.8%.
Funding Context
Richland County spends $8,110 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 16% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Richland 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
7 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #58 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
88.8%
3.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,110
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
7
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
Richland County has 7 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 Richland 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
Richland 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
#58
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
Richland School District
Elementary and high visible
1,139 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Ithaca School District
Elementary to high school visible
367 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Richland 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 Richland County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Richland 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 Richland 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.
Focused Rural Learning in Richland
Richland County serves 1,506 students across 7 public schools and 2 main districts. This small network includes 3 elementary schools and 2 high schools, providing a high ratio of educators to students.
Richland School District at the Core
The Richland School District is the county's largest, educating 1,139 students across 4 schools. The county also features one charter school, providing an alternative educational path within this rural community.
Close-Knit Rural Schools
Six of the county's seven schools are in rural settings, with an average school size of 215 students. Richland Center High is the largest school with 563 students, while several primary schools offer very small, personalized class sizes.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Richland County
Reported Enrollment
1,506
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Richland County
Richland School District
Ithaca School District
7 Public Schools in Richland 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Center High | Record | Richland School District | Richland Center, 53581Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 563 |
| Richland Center Primary School | Record | Richland School District | Richland Center, 53581Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 288 |
| Richland Center Intermediate School | Record | Richland School District | Richland Center, 53581Rural: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 258 |
| Ithaca Elementary | Record | Ithaca School District | Richland Center, 53581Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 158 |
| Ithaca High | Record | Ithaca School District | Richland Center, 53581Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 132 |
| Ithaca Middle | Record | Ithaca School District | Richland Center, 53581Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 77 |
| Richland Online Academy | Record | Richland School District | Richland Center, 53581Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 30 |
Richland Center High
Richland School District
Richland Center, 53581 / Rural: Fringe
Richland Center Primary School
Richland School District
Richland Center, 53581 / Town: Remote
Richland Center Intermediate School
Richland School District
Richland Center, 53581 / Rural: Fringe
Ithaca Elementary
Ithaca School District
Richland Center, 53581 / Rural: Distant
Ithaca Middle
Ithaca School District
Richland Center, 53581 / Rural: Distant
Richland Online Academy
Richland School District
Richland Center, 53581 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,110
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Richland County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Richland County, Wisconsin?
Richland County serves 1,506 students across 7 public schools and 2 main districts. This small network includes 3 elementary schools and 2 high schools, providing a high ratio of educators to students.
What are the major school districts in Richland County, Wisconsin?
The Richland School District is the county's largest, educating 1,139 students across 4 schools. The county also features one charter school, providing an alternative educational path within this rural community.
What is the school experience like in Richland County?
Six of the county's seven schools are in rural settings, with an average school size of 215 students. Richland Center High is the largest school with 563 students, while several primary schools offer very small, personalized class sizes.
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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.