For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,312 students in Sawyer County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sawyer County, WI are Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning, Hayward High School and Winter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sawyer County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Sawyer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Sawyer County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hayward High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sawyer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15574 State Hwy 77
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hayward High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10320 N Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Winter High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6585 W Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Northern Waters Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
8575 N Trepania Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sawyer County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sawyer County, WI include Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning, Hayward High School and Winter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sawyer County?
6 public high schools are located in Sawyer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sawyer County?
Sawyer County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Sawyer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sawyer County include: Hayward High School vs. Winter High School, Winter High School vs. Hayward High School, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa School vs. Hayward High School
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