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Douglas County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

17 public schools serving approximately 5,655 students, in a county of 44,229 residents.

Schools
17
4 districts
Enrollment
5,655
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,099
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.6%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
8
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Superior School District
4,155 students · 4 districts in Douglas County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Douglas 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
90%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
19.2% under 18

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Superior HighSuperiorHigh09-121,306·
Superior MiddleSuperiorMiddle06-08903·
Northwestern ElementaryPoplarElementaryPK-05527·
Northern Lights ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05491·
Northwestern HighMapleHigh09-12400·
Great Lakes ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05388·
Cooper ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05341·
Bryant ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05291·
Northwestern MiddlePoplarMiddle06-08266·
Four Corners ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05193·
Solon Springs SchoolSolon SpringsOtherPK-12183·
Lake Superior ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05151·
Superior Community PreschoolSuperiorPrekindergartenPK-PK91·
Eagles' Wings Public Montessori CharterSolon SpringsElementaryPK-0686·
Eagles AcademySolon SpringsHigh06-1221·
Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter SchoolSolon SpringsOtherPK-1217·
Gordon Correctional CenterGordonHigh07-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Douglas County?
There are 17 public K-12 schools in Douglas County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 5,655.
How many high schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Wisconsin has 4 public high schools, along with 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Douglas County?
Superior School District is the largest school district in Douglas County, serving approximately 4,155 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Douglas County?
Douglas County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 44,229, with a median age of 43. About 19.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Douglas County?
Median household income in Douglas County is $75,099, above the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Douglas County?
Approximately 28.4% of adults 25 and older in Douglas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Douglas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.6% of students in Douglas County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Wisconsin county average of 42.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Douglas County schools?
Across Douglas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Douglas County?
Douglas County residents are approximately 90% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Douglas County is owner-occupied?
Douglas County has about 23,154 housing units, of which roughly 71.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data