For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,246 students in Lafayette County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, WI are Pecatonica High School, Darlington Elementary Middle School and Benton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Lafayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 Cross St
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4285
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4285
Grades: 6-12
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Darlington Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11630 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Argyle Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #55.
Shullsburg Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Belmont High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
646 E Liberty St
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 762-5131
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 762-5131
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Grades: 6-8
| 72 students
Lafayette County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Charter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Po Box 303
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, WI include Pecatonica High School, Darlington Elementary Middle School and Benton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lafayette County?
7 public middle schools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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