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Brown County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Brown County, Wisconsin's 86 public schools span elementary through high school (52 elementary, 14 middle, and 16 high). Total enrollment is roughly 42,385 students.

7-year change in Brown County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
41,831
-2,318 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
81
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 67%
% Hispanic
19%
was 15%
% Black
5%
was 6%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
86
11 districts
Enrollment
42,385
NCES CCD
Median income
$79,649
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.9%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
52
19,747 students
Middle
14
9,462 students
High
16
13,063 students
Combined / other
4
113 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Green Bay Area Public School District
18,722 students · 11 districts in Brown County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Brown County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
79%
Hispanic
10%
Black
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more
9%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
62%
Hispanic
19%
Black
5%
Asian
5%
Two or more
7%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
33.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
38
23.0% under 18

Test scores in Brown County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 58 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Howe Elementary· 15.0%
  2. Washington Middle· 15.6%
  3. Sullivan Elementary· 17.1%
  4. Doty Elementary· 20.5%
  5. Danz Elementary· 21.1%

See all 58 schools in Brown County ranked by score →

All schools (86)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Preble HighGreen BayHigh09-122,149·
Bay Port HighGreen BayHigh09-121,966·
De Pere HighDe PereHigh09-121,466·
Pulaski HighPulaskiHigh09-121,165·
Edison MiddleGreen BayMiddle06-081,121·
East HighGreen BayHigh09-121,119·
West De Pere HighDe PereHigh09-121,050·
Southwest HighGreen BayHigh09-121,025·
Ashwaubenon HighGreen BayHigh09-121,024·
Red Smith K-8Green BayElementaryPK-08924·
Pulaski Community MiddlePulaskiMiddle06-08846·
Hemlock Creek ElementaryDe PereElementaryPK-04822·
Bay View MiddleGreen BayMiddle07-08820·
Lineville IntermediateGreen BayMiddle05-06815·
Denmark ElementaryDenmarkElementaryPK-05778·
West HighGreen BayHigh09-12777·
Parkview MiddleGreen BayMiddle06-08747·
De Pere MiddleDe PereMiddle07-08690·
Washington MiddleGreen BayMiddle06-08688·
Foxview IntermediateDe PereMiddle05-06673·
Lombardi MiddleGreen BayMiddle06-08664·
Sullivan ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05662·
Valley View ElementaryGreen BayElementaryKG-05660·
Westwood ElementaryDe PereElementaryPK-04623·
Heritage ElementaryDe PereElementaryPK-04608·
West De Pere Intermediate SchoolDe PereMiddle05-06561·
Franklin MiddleGreen BayMiddle06-08560·
West De Pere MiddleDe PereMiddle07-08546·
Danz ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05542·
Wrightstown ElementaryWrightstownElementaryPK-04540·
Susie C Altmayer ElementaryDe PereElementaryPK-04525·
Dickinson ElementaryDe PereElementaryPK-04523·
Glenbrook ElementaryPulaskiElementaryPK-05519·
Baird ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05513·
Aldo Leopold Community School K-8Green BayElementaryPK-08500·
Pioneer ElementaryGreen BayElementaryKG-05495·
Denmark HighDenmarkHigh09-12479·
Meadowbrook ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-04478·
Eisenhower ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05468·
Forest Glen ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-04446·
Hillcrest ElementaryOneidaElementaryPK-05434·
Wrightstown HighWrightstownHigh09-12414·
Wilder ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05413·
McAuliffe ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05407·
Kennedy ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05402·
Wrightstown MiddleWrightstownMiddle05-08398·
Chappell ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05384·
Jackson ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05382·
Martin ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05363·
Howe ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05350·
Bay Harbor ElementarySuamicoElementaryPK-04344·
Leonardo da Vinci School for Gifted LearnersGreen BayElementaryKG-08334·
Denmark MiddleDenmarkMiddle06-08333·
Nicolet Elementary Community SchoolGreen BayElementaryPK-05312·
Doty ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05298·
King ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05288·
Lannoye ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05288·
Howard and Suamico 4K CollaborativeGreen BayElementaryPK-PK281·
Cormier School and Early Learning CenterGreen BayElementaryPK-KG275·
Webster ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05271·
Langlade ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05266·
Suamico ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-04266·
Howard ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-04262·
Lincoln ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05260·
Elmore ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05246·
Fort Howard ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05241·
Northeast Wisconsin School of InnovationGreen BayHigh07-12228·
New Leaf Prep AcademyGreen BayElementaryKG-08225·
MacArthur ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05223·
Beaumont ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05220·
Denmark Early Childhood CtrDenmarkElementaryPK-KG211·
Green Bay Head StartGreen BayElementaryPK-PK183·
Jefferson Head Start Learning CenterGreen BayElementaryPK-PK161·
Keller ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05160·
John Dewey Academy of LearningGreen BayHigh06-12134·
GBAPS Community 4K SiteGreen BayElementaryPK-PK122·
Tank ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-05110·
Dr Rosa Minoka-Hill SchoolGreen BayCombinedKG-1283·
Wequiock ElementaryGreen BayElementaryPK-0573·
Katherine Johnson Academy of Enriched Virtual LearningGreen BayElementaryPK-0866·
Viking AcademyDenmarkHigh06-1226·
Phantom Knight School of OpportunityDe PereHigh07-1222·
DOC: Green Bay Correctional InstitutionGreen BayHigh11-1219·
Bay ViewGreen BayCombinedPK-1215·
Brown County Institute of LearningGreen BayCombined04-1215·
Syble Hopp SchoolDe PereCombinedPK-120·

Cities in Brown County

Green Bay60 schoolsDe Pere13 schoolsDenmark5 schoolsPulaski3 schoolsWrightstown3 schoolsOneida1 schoolSuamico1 school

About Brown County

In Wisconsin, Brown County is a wide-reaching county of about 270,892 residents. 86 public schools across the county teaches about 42,385 students between them.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $79,649, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 8% higher than the Wisconsin median.

In terms of grade levels, Brown County comprises 52 elementary schools (19,747 students), 14 middle schools (9,462), 16 high schools (13,063), and 4 combined or other schools.

Green Bay Area Public School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 18,722 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 5%: 44,149 students in SY 2017-18 versus 41,831 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 67% to 62%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Brown County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Brown County?
There are 86 public K-12 schools in Brown County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 42,385.
How many high schools are in Brown County?
Brown County, Wisconsin has 16 public high schools, serving approximately 13,063 students.
How many middle schools are in Brown County?
Brown County, Wisconsin has 14 public middle schools, serving approximately 9,462 students.
How many elementary schools are in Brown County?
Brown County, Wisconsin has 52 public elementary schools, serving approximately 19,747 students.
What is the largest school district in Brown County?
Green Bay Area Public School District is the largest school district in Brown County, serving approximately 18,722 students. The county contains 11 school districts overall.
What is the population of Brown County?
Brown County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 270,892, with a median age of 38. About 23.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Brown County?
Median household income in Brown County is $79,649, above the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Brown County?
Approximately 33.5% of adults 25 and older in Brown County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Brown County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.9% of students in Brown County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Wisconsin county average of 41.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brown County schools?
Across Brown County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.

Brown County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data