For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,170 students in Taylor County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Taylor County, WI are Medford High School, Rib Lake High School and Gilman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Taylor County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Medford 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 12% 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 Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Rib Lake High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Gilman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gr: 7-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Esucceed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 N 5th Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Taylor County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Taylor County, WI include Medford High School, Rib Lake High School and Gilman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Taylor County?
5 public high schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Taylor County include: Medford High School vs. Rib Lake High School, Rib Lake High School vs. Medford High School
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