For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 324 students in Bayfield County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bayfield County, WI are South Shore Jr/sr High School, Washburn Middle School and Drummond Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayfield County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Bayfield County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bayfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Shore Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9135 School Rd
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Washburn Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Gr: 7-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Drummond Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Gr: 7-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Bayfield Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bayfield County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bayfield County, WI include South Shore Jr/sr High School, Washburn Middle School and Drummond Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bayfield County?
4 public middle schools are located in Bayfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield County?
Bayfield County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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