For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 508 students in Rusk County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Rusk County, WI are Ladysmith High School, Bruce High School and Flambeau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Rusk County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Flambeau High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Rusk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ladysmith High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bruce High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Flambeau High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Flambeau Correctional Center
Alternative School
N671 County Road M
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6394
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6394
Gr: 9-12
Rusk County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Program 2 (Ap-2) High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Flambeau Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-3183
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-3183
Gr: PK-12 | 4 students
Po Box 50
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6380
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6380
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Project Learning (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Gr: 5-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 5%
402 North 2nd St
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rusk County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Rusk County, WI include Ladysmith High School, Bruce High School and Flambeau High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rusk County?
4 public high schools are located in Rusk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rusk County include: Ladysmith High School vs. Flambeau High School, Bruce High School vs. Flambeau High School, Flambeau High School vs. Ladysmith High School
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