For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 526 students in Nekoosa, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nekoosa, WI are Nekoosa Academy and Nekoosa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nekoosa, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Nekoosa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Nekoosa, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nekoosa High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Nekoosa, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nekoosa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Nekoosa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nekoosa, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nekoosa, WI include Nekoosa Academy and Nekoosa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nekoosa?
3 public high schools are located in Nekoosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Nekoosa?
Nekoosa public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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