For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,044 students in Taylor County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, WI are Rib Lake Middle School, Medford Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rib Lake Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5446
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5446
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Medford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Clark St
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Gr: 5-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 middle schools in Taylor County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, WI include Rib Lake Middle School, Medford Middle School and Gilman High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Taylor County?
5 public middle schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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