Total enrollment
5,378
-454 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
Douglas County
Wisconsin · Public K-12
In Douglas County, Wisconsin, the public-school system rolls up to 17 schools and roughly 5,519 K-12 students, with county median household income around $75,099. By level, that breaks down as 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Douglas County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Douglas County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Wisconsin | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,519 | #37 of 70 | #1,236 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 16 | #45 of 70 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #63 of 70 | #1,570 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 24.4% | #65 of 70 | #2,467 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.0% | #46 of 70 | #1,897 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Douglas County school rankings
Residents
44,229
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
17
4 districts
Enrollment
5,519
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,099
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
24.4%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
9
2,501 students
Middle
2
1,177 students
High
4
1,651 students
Combined / other
2
190 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Superior School District
4,041 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Douglas County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Great Lakes Elementary· 64.8%
- Bryant Elementary· 63.5%
- Northwestern Elementary· 62.9%
- Cooper Elementary· 62.5%
- Northwestern Middle· 59.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Solon Springs School· 43.1%
- Superior Middle· 49.2%
- Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter· 52.8%
- Four Corners Elementary· 54.8%
- Northern Lights Elementary· 55.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior High | Superior | High | 09-12 | 1,256 | · |
| Superior Middle | Superior | Middle | 06-08 | 888 | · |
| Northwestern Elementary | Poplar | Elementary | PK-05 | 515 | · |
| Northern Lights Elementary | Superior | Elementary | PK-05 | 453 | · |
| Northwestern High | Maple | High | 09-12 | 372 | · |
| Cooper Elementary | Superior | Elementary | PK-05 | 363 | · |
| Great Lakes Elementary | Superior | Elementary | PK-05 | 348 | · |
| Northwestern Middle | Poplar | Middle | 06-08 | 289 | · |
| Bryant Elementary | Superior | Elementary | PK-05 | 283 | · |
| Four Corners Elementary | Superior | Elementary | PK-05 | 200 | · |
| Solon Springs School | Solon Springs | Combined | PK-12 | 173 | · |
| Lake Superior Elementary | Superior | Elementary | PK-05 | 141 | · |
| Superior Community Preschool | Superior | Elementary | PK-PK | 109 | · |
| Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter | Solon Springs | Elementary | PK-06 | 89 | · |
| Eagles Academy | Solon Springs | High | 06-12 | 23 | · |
| Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School | Solon Springs | Combined | PK-12 | 17 | · |
| Gordon Correctional Center | Gordon | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Douglas County
About Douglas County
Douglas County is a thinly populated county of about 44,229 residents in Wisconsin. Its public-school system instructs approximately 5,519 students across 17 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,099 a year, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Douglas County is made up of 9 elementary schools (2,501 students), 2 middle schools (1,177), 4 high schools (1,651), and 2 combined or other schools.
Superior School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,041 students across Douglas County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Douglas County has shrank 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,832 students to 5,378.
On allk12, the community for Douglas County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data