Can I use Trempealeau County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Trempealeau County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Trempealeau County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Trempealeau County?

Start with the 21 listed public schools and 7 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Trempealeau County Schools & Education

Name: Trempealeau County, Wisconsin Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,029

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,113

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 65/100

State Score Position

#18

of 72 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Trempealeau County

Measured School Summary

Trempealeau County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 93.7%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Trempealeau County spends $8,029 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 11% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Trempealeau 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

21 public schools and 7 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

72/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #18 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.

Completion

93.7%

1.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,029

$84 below the state average

School coverage

7 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

Trempealeau County has 21 public schools across 7 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Trempealeau 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

Trempealeau 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

#18

of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,364 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Arcadia School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,283 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Osseo-Fairchild School District

Elementary to high school visible

806 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Whitehall School District

Elementary and high visible

773 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau 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 Trempealeau County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Trempealeau County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

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 Trempealeau 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 Wide Network of Rural Schools

Trempealeau County maintains 21 public schools across seven districts for its 5,957 students. The infrastructure is built around nine elementary schools and seven high schools, ensuring local access to education.

Diverse Districts Serve the Region

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau is the largest district, educating 1,364 students across five schools. The Arcadia School District follows closely, serving 1,283 students in a three-school system.

A Truly Rural Learning Environment

Eighteen of the county's 21 schools are in rural locales, creating a consistent, community-focused feel. Schools are moderately sized with an average of 284 students, led by Arcadia Elementary's 529 pupils.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Trempealeau County

Reported Enrollment

5,957

21 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9

Middle5

High7

Other0

7 School Districts in Trempealeau County

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District

5 schools

1,364 students

Arcadia School District

3 schools

1,283 students

Osseo-Fairchild School District

3 schools

806 students

Whitehall School District

2 schools

773 students

Eleva-Strum School District

3 schools

667 students

Blair-Taylor School District

2 schools

632 students

Independence School District

3 schools

432 students

21 Public Schools in Trempealeau 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 data

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Public schools in Trempealeau County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Arcadia Elementary	Record	Arcadia School District	Arcadia, 54612Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	529
Whitehall Memorial Elementary	Record	Whitehall School District	Whitehall, 54773Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	435
Arcadia High	Record	Arcadia School District	Arcadia, 54612Town: Distant	9–12	High	417
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High	Record	Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District	Galesville, 54630Rural: Distant	9–12	High	403
Osseo-Fairchild Elementary	Record	Osseo-Fairchild School District	Osseo, 54758Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	390
Eleva-Strum Elementary	Record	Eleva-Strum School District	Strum, 54770Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	338
Whitehall Memorial Junior/Senior High	Record	Whitehall School District	Whitehall, 54773Rural: Remote	7–12	High	338
Arcadia Middle	Record	Arcadia School District	Arcadia, 54612Town: Distant	5–8	Middle	337
Blair-Taylor Middle/High	Record	Blair-Taylor School District	Blair, 54616Rural: Distant	6–12	High	327
Blair-Taylor Elementary	Record	Blair-Taylor School District	Blair, 54616Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	305
Trempealeau Elementary	Record	Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District	Trempealeau, 54661Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	302
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle	Record	Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District	Galesville, 54630Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	279
Galesville Elementary	Record	Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District	Galesville, 54630Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	257
Osseo-Fairchild High	Record	Osseo-Fairchild School District	Osseo, 54758Rural: Distant	9–12	High	257
Independence Elementary	Record	Independence School District	Independence, 54747Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	193
Eleva-Strum High	Record	Eleva-Strum School District	Strum, 54770Rural: Distant	9–12	High	187
Osseo-Fairchild Middle	Record	Osseo-Fairchild School District	Osseo, 54758Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	159
Independence High	Record	Independence School District	Independence, 54747Rural: Distant	9–12	High	144
Eleva-Strum Middle	Record	Eleva-Strum School District	Strum, 54770Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	142
Ettrick Elementary	Record	Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District	Ettrick, 54627Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	123

Arcadia Elementary

Arcadia School District

Arcadia, 54612 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary529 students

Whitehall Memorial Elementary

Whitehall School District

Whitehall, 54773 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary435 students

Arcadia High

Arcadia School District

Arcadia, 54612 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High417 students

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District

Galesville, 54630 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High403 students

Osseo-Fairchild Elementary

Osseo-Fairchild School District

Osseo, 54758 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary390 students

Eleva-Strum Elementary

Eleva-Strum School District

Strum, 54770 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary338 students

Whitehall Memorial Junior/Senior High

Whitehall School District

Whitehall, 54773 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High338 students

Arcadia Middle

Arcadia School District

Arcadia, 54612 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle337 students

Blair-Taylor Middle/High

Blair-Taylor School District

Blair, 54616 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High327 students

Blair-Taylor Elementary

Blair-Taylor School District

Blair, 54616 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary305 students

Trempealeau Elementary

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District

Trempealeau, 54661 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary302 students

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District

Galesville, 54630 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle279 students

Galesville Elementary

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District

Galesville, 54630 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary257 students

Osseo-Fairchild High

Osseo-Fairchild School District

Osseo, 54758 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High257 students

Independence Elementary

Independence School District

Independence, 54747 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary193 students

Eleva-Strum High

Eleva-Strum School District

Strum, 54770 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High187 students

Osseo-Fairchild Middle

Osseo-Fairchild School District

Osseo, 54758 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle159 students

Independence High

Independence School District

Independence, 54747 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High144 students

Eleva-Strum Middle

Eleva-Strum School District

Strum, 54770 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle142 students

Ettrick Elementary

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District

Ettrick, 54627 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary123 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,029

State avg $8,113

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Wisconsin counties have the highest graduation rates?

Ozaukee County (97.6%), Oneida County (96.8%), and Vilas County (96.1%) currently lead Wisconsin among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Wisconsin?

Across Wisconsin counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,113. The highest current county values are Bayfield County ($10,665), Vilas County ($10,435), and Florence County ($10,426). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Trempealeau County?

Trempealeau County has a school score of 72/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Trempealeau County?

The high school graduation rate in Trempealeau County is 93.7%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Trempealeau County spend per student?

Trempealeau County spends $8,029 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin?

What are the major school districts in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin?

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau is the largest district, educating 1,364 students across five schools. The Arcadia School District follows closely, serving 1,283 students in a three-school system.

What is the school experience like in Trempealeau County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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