Winnebago County Schools & Education
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,010
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#25
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Winnebago County
Measured School Summary
Winnebago County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 70/100 and a graduation rate of 93.1%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Winnebago County spends $8,010 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 8% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Winnebago 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
56 public schools and 5 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
70/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #25 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
93.1%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,010
$103 below the state average
School coverage
56
5 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
Winnebago County has 56 public schools across 5 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 Winnebago 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
Winnebago 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
#25
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Oshkosh Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
9,149 students
22 listed schools in this county slice.
Neenah Joint School District
Elementary to high school visible
6,527 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
Menasha Joint School District
Elementary to high school visible
3,160 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Winneconne Community School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,796 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Oshkosh Area School District is the largest listed district slice, with 22 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 Winnebago County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Winnebago 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 Winnebago 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.
Urban-centered education in the Fox Valley
Winnebago County features a large, well-developed education system with 56 schools serving 21,748 students. Unlike its rural neighbors, the county is heavily urbanized, with 36 schools located in city centers. This density allows for a diverse range of 32 elementary schools and 10 high schools across five districts.
Oshkosh and Neenah drive regional growth
The Oshkosh Area School District is the largest, managing 22 schools and over 9,100 students. Neenah Joint School District follows with 14 schools, including Neenah High, the county's largest school with 1,943 students. While only 5% of schools are charters, five alternative schools provide critical pathways for different learning styles.
Large city schools with diverse opportunities
Schooling here has a distinct city feel, with an average school size of 410 students. Large high schools like Neenah and Oshkosh West offer a wide array of AP courses and athletic programs that smaller counties cannot match. Families can choose between these large city hubs and smaller suburban schools in the surrounding areas.
School Overview
Total Schools
56
in Winnebago County
Reported Enrollment
21,748
56 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
3
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Winnebago County
Oshkosh Area School District
GuideNeenah Joint School District
GuideMenasha Joint School District
Winneconne Community School District
Omro School District
56 Public Schools in Winnebago County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 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 56 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah High | Profile | Neenah Joint School District | Neenah, 54956City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,943 |
| West High | Profile | Oshkosh Area School District | Oshkosh, 54902City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,627 |
| North High | Profile | Oshkosh Area School District | Oshkosh, 54901City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,265 |
| Shattuck Middle | Profile | Neenah Joint School District | Neenah, 54956City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 978 |
| Menasha High | Profile | Menasha Joint School District | Menasha, 54952Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 966 |
| Winneconne Elementary | Record | Winneconne Community School District | Winneconne, 54986Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 874 |
| Maplewood Middle | Record | Menasha Joint School District | Menasha, 54952Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 725 |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Record | Oshkosh Area School District | Oshkosh, 54902City: Small | PK | Other | 574 |
| Winneconne High | Record | Winneconne Community School District | Winneconne, 54986Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 539 |
| Horace Mann Middle | Record | Neenah Joint School District | Neenah, 54956City: Small | 4–6 | Middle | 519 |
| Clovis Grove Elementary | Record | Menasha Joint School District | Menasha, 54952Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 482 |
| Merrill Middle | Record | Oshkosh Area School District | Oshkosh, 54901City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 453 |
| Traeger Elementary | Record | Oshkosh Area School District | Oshkosh, 54904City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 439 |
| Traeger Middle | Record | Oshkosh Area School District | Oshkosh, 54904City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 431 |
| Oakwood Elementary | Record | Oshkosh Area School District | Oshkosh, 54904Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 409 |
| Lakeview Elementary | Record | Neenah Joint School District | Neenah, 54956Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 405 |
| Oaklawn Elementary | Record | Oshkosh Area School District | Oshkosh, 54901City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 392 |
| Tullar Elementary | Record | Neenah Joint School District | Neenah, 54956City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 392 |
| Winneconne Middle | Record | Winneconne Community School District | Winneconne, 54986Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 383 |
| Read Elementary | Record | Oshkosh Area School District | Oshkosh, 54901City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 375 |
Neenah High
Neenah Joint School District
Neenah, 54956 / City: Small
West High
Oshkosh Area School District
Oshkosh, 54902 / City: Small
North High
Oshkosh Area School District
Oshkosh, 54901 / City: Small
Shattuck Middle
Neenah Joint School District
Neenah, 54956 / City: Small
Menasha High
Menasha Joint School District
Menasha, 54952 / Suburb: Midsize
Winneconne Elementary
Winneconne Community School District
Winneconne, 54986 / Town: Fringe
Maplewood Middle
Menasha Joint School District
Menasha, 54952 / Suburb: Midsize
Ready 4 Learning School
Oshkosh Area School District
Oshkosh, 54902 / City: Small
Winneconne High
Winneconne Community School District
Winneconne, 54986 / Town: Fringe
Horace Mann Middle
Neenah Joint School District
Neenah, 54956 / City: Small
Clovis Grove Elementary
Menasha Joint School District
Menasha, 54952 / Suburb: Midsize
Traeger Elementary
Oshkosh Area School District
Oshkosh, 54904 / City: Small
Oakwood Elementary
Oshkosh Area School District
Oshkosh, 54904 / Suburb: Small
Lakeview Elementary
Neenah Joint School District
Neenah, 54956 / Rural: Fringe
Oaklawn Elementary
Oshkosh Area School District
Oshkosh, 54901 / City: Small
Tullar Elementary
Neenah Joint School District
Neenah, 54956 / City: Small
Winneconne Middle
Winneconne Community School District
Winneconne, 54986 / Town: Fringe
Read Elementary
Oshkosh Area School District
Oshkosh, 54901 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,010
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Winnebago County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Winnebago County, Wisconsin?
Winnebago County features a large, well-developed education system with 56 schools serving 21,748 students. Unlike its rural neighbors, the county is heavily urbanized, with 36 schools located in city centers. This density allows for a diverse range of 32 elementary schools and 10 high schools across five districts.
What are the major school districts in Winnebago County, Wisconsin?
The Oshkosh Area School District is the largest, managing 22 schools and over 9,100 students. Neenah Joint School District follows with 14 schools, including Neenah High, the county's largest school with 1,943 students. While only 5% of schools are charters, five alternative schools provide critical pathways for different learning styles.
What is the school experience like in Winnebago County?
Schooling here has a distinct city feel, with an average school size of 410 students. Large high schools like Neenah and Oshkosh West offer a wide array of AP courses and athletic programs that smaller counties cannot match. Families can choose between these large city hubs and smaller suburban schools in the surrounding areas.
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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.