For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,081 students in Jackson County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, WI are Lincoln Jr/sr High School, Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School and Black River Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Jackson County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Black River Falls High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 S School St
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Gr: 7-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N181 State Road 108
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Black River Falls High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
166 Tiger Lane
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Black River Correctional Center
Alternative School
W6898 E Staffon Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 333-5681
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 333-5681
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Jackson Correctional Institution
Alternative School
N6500 Haiper Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7360
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7360
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, WI include Lincoln Jr/sr High School, Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School and Black River Falls High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
5 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School vs. Black River Falls High School, Lincoln Jr/sr High School vs. Black River Falls High School, Black River Falls High School vs. Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School
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