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Rhinelander School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,224 students in Rhinelander School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Rhinelander School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
2,224 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rhinelander School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.54
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
89%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,996 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,531 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,996
$17,189
Spending / Student
$20,531
$17,161
Best Rhinelander School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwoods Community Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9086 County Road K
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 282-8200
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 282-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 N Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3350 V Hickey Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3319 Boyce Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9132
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9132
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
James Williams Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 Acacia Ln
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rhinelander School District?
Rhinelander School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,224 students.
What is the rank of Rhinelander School District?
Rhinelander School District is ranked #325 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rhinelander School District?
89% of Rhinelander School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rhinelander School District?
Rhinelander School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Rhinelander School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,531 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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