For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,628 students in Oneida County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oneida County, WI are Rhinelander High School, Three Lakes High School and Lakeland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneida 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 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Oneida County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Oneida County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rhinelander 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 23% 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 Oneida County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rhinelander High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lakeland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9573 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Star Academy (Lsa)
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcnaughton Correctional Center
Alternative School
8500 Rainbow Rd
Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539
(715) 277-2484
Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539
(715) 277-2484
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oneida County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oneida County, WI include Rhinelander High School, Three Lakes High School and Lakeland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oneida County?
5 public high schools are located in Oneida County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida County?
Oneida County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Oneida County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oneida County include: Lakeland High School vs. Rhinelander High School, Rhinelander High School vs. Lakeland High School, Three Lakes High School vs. Rhinelander High School
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