Vernon County Schools & Education
Vernon County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,535
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#10
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Vernon County
Measured School Summary
Vernon County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 94.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Vernon County spends $8,535 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 20% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Vernon 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
23 public schools and 6 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
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #10 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
94.6%
2.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,535
$422 above the state average
School coverage
23
6 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
Vernon County has 23 public schools across 6 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 Vernon 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
Vernon 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
#10
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
Viroqua Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,050 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Westby Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,009 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Hillsboro School District
Elementary and high visible
501 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Kickapoo Area School District
Elementary and high visible
470 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Viroqua Area 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 Vernon County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Schools, Big Educational Impact
Vernon County supports 23 public schools and six districts, enrolling a total of 3,747 students. The landscape is characterized by its high number of campuses relative to its population, including eight high schools.
Viroqua and Westby Lead with Innovation
The Viroqua Area School District is the largest, serving 1,050 students. Education here is highly specialized, with charter schools making up nearly 22% of all public school options in the county.
Intimate Classes in a Scenic Setting
With an average school size of just 163 students, Vernon County offers the most personal learning environments in the region. Most schools are rural, providing a quiet and focused atmosphere for students.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Vernon County
Reported Enrollment
3,747
23 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
5
22% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Vernon County
Viroqua Area School District
Westby Area School District
Hillsboro School District
Kickapoo Area School District
De Soto Area School District
La Farge School District
23 Public Schools in Vernon 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 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua High | Record | Viroqua Area School District | Viroqua, 54665Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 303 |
| Westby High | Record | Westby Area School District | Westby, 54667Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 300 |
| Viroqua Elementary | Record | Viroqua Area School District | Viroqua, 54665Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 299 |
| Westby Middle | Record | Westby Area School District | Westby, 54667Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 295 |
| Westby Elementary | Record | Westby Area School District | Westby, 54667Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 283 |
| Hillsboro High | Record | Hillsboro School District | Hillsboro, 54634Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 271 |
| Kickapoo High | Record | Kickapoo Area School District | Viola, 54664Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 265 |
| Viroqua Middle | Record | Viroqua Area School District | Viroqua, 54665Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 247 |
| Hillsboro Elementary | Record | Hillsboro School District | Hillsboro, 54634Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 230 |
| Kickapoo Elementary | Record | Kickapoo Area School District | Viola, 54664Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 205 |
| Viroqua Area Montessori School | Record | Viroqua Area School District | Viroqua, 54665Town: Distant | PK–8 | Charter | 145 |
| Coon Valley Elementary | Record | Westby Area School District | Coon Valley, 54623Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 131 |
| De Soto High | Record | De Soto Area School District | De Soto, 54624Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 127 |
| Stoddard Elementary | Record | De Soto Area School District | Stoddard, 54658Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 121 |
| Prairie View Elementary | Record | De Soto Area School District | De Soto, 54624Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 112 |
| De Soto Middle | Record | De Soto Area School District | De Soto, 54624Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 100 |
| La Farge Elementary | Record | La Farge School District | La Farge, 54639Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 97 |
| La Farge High | Record | La Farge School District | La Farge, 54639Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 64 |
| Kickapoo Valley Forest School | Record | La Farge School District | La Farge, 54639Rural: Remote | PK–1 | Charter | 47 |
| La Farge Middle | Record | La Farge School District | La Farge, 54639Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 41 |
Viroqua Elementary
Viroqua Area School District
Viroqua, 54665 / Town: Distant
Westby Elementary
Westby Area School District
Westby, 54667 / Rural: Distant
Hillsboro Elementary
Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, 54634 / Rural: Remote
Kickapoo Elementary
Kickapoo Area School District
Viola, 54664 / Rural: Remote
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Viroqua Area School District
Viroqua, 54665 / Town: Distant
Coon Valley Elementary
Westby Area School District
Coon Valley, 54623 / Rural: Distant
Stoddard Elementary
De Soto Area School District
Stoddard, 54658 / Rural: Fringe
Prairie View Elementary
De Soto Area School District
De Soto, 54624 / Rural: Distant
De Soto Middle
De Soto Area School District
De Soto, 54624 / Rural: Distant
La Farge Elementary
La Farge School District
La Farge, 54639 / Rural: Remote
Kickapoo Valley Forest School
La Farge School District
La Farge, 54639 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,535
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Vernon County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Vernon County, Wisconsin?
Vernon County supports 23 public schools and six districts, enrolling a total of 3,747 students. The landscape is characterized by its high number of campuses relative to its population, including eight high schools.
What are the major school districts in Vernon County, Wisconsin?
The Viroqua Area School District is the largest, serving 1,050 students. Education here is highly specialized, with charter schools making up nearly 22% of all public school options in the county.
What is the school experience like in Vernon County?
With an average school size of just 163 students, Vernon County offers the most personal learning environments in the region. Most schools are rural, providing a quiet and focused atmosphere for 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.