Sheboygan County Schools & Education
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,864
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#35
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sheboygan County
Measured School Summary
Sheboygan County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.9%.
Funding Context
At $7,864 per pupil, Sheboygan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sheboygan 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
50 public schools and 8 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
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #35 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
92.9%
1.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,864
$249 below the state average
School coverage
50
8 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
Sheboygan County has 50 public schools across 8 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 Sheboygan 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.
Large multi-district county
Sheboygan County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#35
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Plymouth Joint School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,110 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Sheboygan Falls School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,581 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Oostburg School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,006 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Howards Grove School District
Elementary to high school visible
925 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Plymouth Joint School District is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Sheboygan County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan 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 Large and Diverse School System
Sheboygan County features 50 public schools across eight districts, supporting a massive student body of 17,822. This robust infrastructure includes 23 elementary schools and 14 high schools to serve a growing population.
Strong Districts and Plentiful Charter Options
The Plymouth Joint School District is a major local anchor with 2,110 students. The county also embraces innovation with eight charter schools, making up 16% of the total public school offerings.
A Blend of Urban and Suburban Vibes
Students experience a wide range of settings, with 22 schools in city locales and 11 in suburban areas. While the average school size is 356, North High in Sheboygan stands out as a large campus with 1,537 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
50
in Sheboygan County
Reported Enrollment
17,822
50 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
8
16% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Sheboygan County
Plymouth Joint School District
Sheboygan Falls School District
Oostburg School District
Howards Grove School District
Cedar Grove-Belgium Area School District
Kohler School District
Random Lake School District
Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District
50 Public Schools in Sheboygan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 50 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Profile | Sheboygan Area School District | Sheboygan, 53083City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,537 |
| South High | Profile | Sheboygan Area School District | Sheboygan, 53081City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,131 |
| Plymouth High | Record | Plymouth Joint School District | Plymouth, 53073Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 746 |
| Sheboygan Falls Elementary | Record | Sheboygan Falls School District | Sheboygan Falls, 53085Suburb: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 602 |
| Riverview Middle | Record | Plymouth Joint School District | Plymouth, 53073Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 590 |
| Horace Mann Middle | Record | Sheboygan Area School District | Sheboygan, 53081City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 583 |
| Urban Middle | Record | Sheboygan Area School District | Sheboygan, 53083City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 562 |
| Early Learning Center | Record | Sheboygan Area School District | Sheboygan, 53081City: Small | PK | Other | 560 |
| Farnsworth Middle | Record | Sheboygan Area School District | Sheboygan, 53081City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 514 |
| Sheboygan Falls High | Record | Sheboygan Falls School District | Sheboygan Falls, 53085Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 511 |
| Wilson Elementary | Record | Sheboygan Area School District | Sheboygan, 53081City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 481 |
| Oostburg Elementary | Record | Oostburg School District | Oostburg, 53070Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 475 |
| Sheboygan Falls Middle | Record | Sheboygan Falls School District | Sheboygan Falls, 53085Suburb: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 468 |
| Lake Country Academy - Charter | Record | Sheboygan Area School District | Sheboygan, 53083Suburb: Small | PK–8 | Charter | 435 |
| Lincoln-Erdman Elementary | Record | Sheboygan Area School District | Sheboygan, 53083Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 394 |
| Northview Elementary | Record | Howards Grove School District | Howards Grove, 53083Suburb: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 375 |
| Cedar Grove-Belgium Elementary | Record | Cedar Grove-Belgium Area School District | Cedar Grove, 53013Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 366 |
| James Madison Elementary | Record | Sheboygan Area School District | Sheboygan, 53081City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 357 |
| Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle | Record | Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District | Elkhart Lake, 53020Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 332 |
| Grant Elementary | Record | Sheboygan Area School District | Sheboygan, 53081City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 332 |
North High
Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan, 53083 / City: Small
South High
Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan, 53081 / City: Small
Sheboygan Falls Elementary
Sheboygan Falls School District
Sheboygan Falls, 53085 / Suburb: Small
Riverview Middle
Plymouth Joint School District
Plymouth, 53073 / Town: Fringe
Horace Mann Middle
Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan, 53081 / City: Small
Early Learning Center
Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan, 53081 / City: Small
Farnsworth Middle
Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan, 53081 / City: Small
Sheboygan Falls High
Sheboygan Falls School District
Sheboygan Falls, 53085 / Suburb: Small
Wilson Elementary
Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan, 53081 / City: Small
Oostburg Elementary
Oostburg School District
Oostburg, 53070 / Town: Fringe
Sheboygan Falls Middle
Sheboygan Falls School District
Sheboygan Falls, 53085 / Suburb: Small
Lake Country Academy - Charter
Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan, 53083 / Suburb: Small
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary
Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan, 53083 / Suburb: Small
Northview Elementary
Howards Grove School District
Howards Grove, 53083 / Suburb: Small
Cedar Grove-Belgium Elementary
Cedar Grove-Belgium Area School District
Cedar Grove, 53013 / Rural: Distant
James Madison Elementary
Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan, 53081 / City: Small
Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle
Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District
Elkhart Lake, 53020 / Rural: Distant
Grant Elementary
Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan, 53081 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,864
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin?
Sheboygan County features 50 public schools across eight districts, supporting a massive student body of 17,822. This robust infrastructure includes 23 elementary schools and 14 high schools to serve a growing population.
What are the major school districts in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin?
The Plymouth Joint School District is a major local anchor with 2,110 students. The county also embraces innovation with eight charter schools, making up 16% of the total public school offerings.
What is the school experience like in Sheboygan County?
Students experience a wide range of settings, with 22 schools in city locales and 11 in suburban areas. While the average school size is 356, North High in Sheboygan stands out as a large campus with 1,537 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.