For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,073 students in Sauk County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sauk County, WI are Reedsburg Area High School, River Valley High School and Sauk Prairie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sauk County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Sauk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Sauk County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Valley 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 17% 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 Sauk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reedsburg Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 S Albert Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8928
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8928
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
River Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Varsity Blvd
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2554
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2554
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Sauk Prairie High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 9th St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-5900
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Baraboo High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sauk County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sauk County, WI include Reedsburg Area High School, River Valley High School and Sauk Prairie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sauk County?
4 public high schools are located in Sauk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk County?
Sauk County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Sauk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sauk County include: Baraboo High School vs. Reedsburg Area High School, Reedsburg Area High School vs. Baraboo High School, River Valley High School vs. Reedsburg Area High School
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