For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,044 students in Taylor County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, WI are Rib Lake Middle School, Rural Virtual Academy and Medford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Taylor County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rib Lake Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5446
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5446
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Rural Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 College St, Rm 104
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Gr: PK-12 | 2,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Medford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Clark St
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Gr: 5-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Gilman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Esucceed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 N 5th Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Taylor County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gilman Charter School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, WI include Rib Lake Middle School, Rural Virtual Academy and Medford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Taylor County?
5 public middle schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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