Sawyer County Schools & Education
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,001
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#63
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sawyer County
Measured School Summary
Sawyer County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.4%.
Funding Context
Sawyer County spends $8,001 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 23% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sawyer 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
11 public schools and 3 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #63 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
87.4%
4.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,001
$112 below the state average
School coverage
11
3 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
Sawyer County has 11 public schools across 3 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 Sawyer 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.
Choice-program county
Sawyer County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#63
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
Hayward Community School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,905 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Winter School District
Elementary to high school visible
249 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute Inc.
High school only in this slice
13 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Hayward Community 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 Sawyer County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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 Compact Educational Network in the North
Sawyer County operates 11 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 2,167 students. The infrastructure includes five high schools and three elementary schools, providing a focused learning environment for the region.
Hayward Community Schools Lead the Way
The Hayward Community School District is the largest provider, educating 1,905 students across six schools. Charter schools represent over 27% of the county's options, including the Hayward Center for Individualized Learning which serves 229 students.
Small Classes in a Rural Setting
Education here is predominantly rural, with eight schools in rural zones and three in town settings. Schools are intimate, averaging just 217 students, ranging from Hayward High's 529 students to the tiny 13-student Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Sawyer County
Reported Enrollment
2,167
11 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
3
27% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Sawyer County
Hayward Community School District
Winter School District
Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute Inc.
11 Public Schools in Sawyer 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward High | Record | Hayward Community School District | Hayward, 54843Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 529 |
| Hayward Primary | Record | Hayward Community School District | Hayward, 54843Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 416 |
| Hayward Intermediate | Record | Hayward Community School District | Hayward, 54843Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 353 |
| Hayward Middle | Record | Hayward Community School District | Hayward, 54843Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 347 |
| Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning | Record | Hayward Community School District | Hayward, 54843Town: Remote | PK–12 | CharterVirtual | 229 |
| Winter Elementary | Record | Winter School District | Winter, 54896Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 113 |
| Winter High | Record | Winter School District | Winter, 54896Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 83 |
| Winter Middle | Record | Winter School District | Winter, 54896Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 53 |
| Northern Waters Environmental School | Record | Hayward Community School District | Hayward, 54843Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Charter | 31 |
| WOLI/Akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School | Record | Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute Inc. | Hayward, 54843Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Charter | 13 |
| Flambeau Correctional Center | Record | Wisconsin Department of Corrections | Hawkins, 54530Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Hayward High
Hayward Community School District
Hayward, 54843 / Town: Remote
Hayward Primary
Hayward Community School District
Hayward, 54843 / Rural: Fringe
Hayward Intermediate
Hayward Community School District
Hayward, 54843 / Rural: Fringe
Hayward Middle
Hayward Community School District
Hayward, 54843 / Town: Remote
Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning
Hayward Community School District
Hayward, 54843 / Town: Remote
Northern Waters Environmental School
Hayward Community School District
Hayward, 54843 / Rural: Fringe
WOLI/Akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School
Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute Inc.
Hayward, 54843 / Rural: Distant
Flambeau Correctional Center
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Hawkins, 54530 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,001
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Sawyer County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sawyer County, Wisconsin?
Sawyer County operates 11 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 2,167 students. The infrastructure includes five high schools and three elementary schools, providing a focused learning environment for the region.
What are the major school districts in Sawyer County, Wisconsin?
The Hayward Community School District is the largest provider, educating 1,905 students across six schools. Charter schools represent over 27% of the county's options, including the Hayward Center for Individualized Learning which serves 229 students.
What is the school experience like in Sawyer County?
Education here is predominantly rural, with eight schools in rural zones and three in town settings. Schools are intimate, averaging just 217 students, ranging from Hayward High's 529 students to the tiny 13-student Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute.
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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.