For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,230 students in Oconto County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oconto County, WI are Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy, Suring High School and Oconto Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconto 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 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Oconto County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Oconto County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oconto Falls High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Oconto County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Suring High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2182
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2182
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Oconto Falls High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Farm Rd
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4467
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4467
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Oconto High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Gillett High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Lena High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oconto County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oconto County, WI include Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy, Suring High School and Oconto Falls High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oconto County?
6 public high schools are located in Oconto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconto County?
Oconto County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Oconto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oconto County include: Oconto High School vs. Oconto Falls High School, Oconto Falls High School vs. Oconto High School, Oconto High School vs. Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
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