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Best Washburn County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 764 students in Washburn County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washburn County, WI are Spooner Middle School, Shell Lake Junior/senior High School and Northstar Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Washburn County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Washburn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spooner Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Oak St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2173
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7816
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Northstar Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #55.
Northwood High/middle
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washburn County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washburn County, WI include Spooner Middle School, Shell Lake Junior/senior High School and Northstar Community Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washburn County?
6 public middle schools are located in Washburn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn County?
Washburn 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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