For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 596 students in Marquette County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marquette County, WI are Westfield Area High School, Montello Virtual Charter School and High Marq Environmental Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Marquette County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montello Junior/senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marquette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westfield Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
N7046 County Road M
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Montello Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
High Marq Environmental Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Montello Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marquette County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marquette County, WI include Westfield Area High School, Montello Virtual Charter School and High Marq Environmental Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Marquette County?
4 public high schools are located in Marquette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County?
Marquette County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Marquette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marquette County include: Montello Junior/senior High School vs. Westfield Area High School, Westfield Area High School vs. Montello Junior/senior High School, High Marq Environmental Charter School vs. Montello Junior/senior High School
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