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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.

7-year change in Douglas County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,378
-820 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
+2 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 88%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
17
4 districts
Enrollment
5,519
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
White
90%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
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

Test scores in Douglas County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

See all 10 schools in Douglas County ranked by score →

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Superior HighSuperiorHigh09-121,256·
Superior MiddleSuperiorMiddle06-08888·
Northwestern ElementaryPoplarElementaryPK-05515·
Northern Lights ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05453·
Northwestern HighMapleHigh09-12372·
Cooper ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05363·
Great Lakes ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05348·
Northwestern MiddlePoplarMiddle06-08289·
Bryant ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05283·
Four Corners ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05200·
Solon Springs SchoolSolon SpringsCombinedPK-12173·
Lake Superior ElementarySuperiorElementaryPK-05141·
Superior Community PreschoolSuperiorElementaryPK-PK109·
Eagles' Wings Public Montessori CharterSolon SpringsElementaryPK-0689·
Eagles AcademySolon SpringsHigh06-1223·
Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter SchoolSolon SpringsCombinedPK-1217·
Gordon Correctional CenterGordonHigh07-120·

Cities in Douglas County

Superior9 schoolsSolon Springs4 schoolsPoplar2 schoolsGordon1 schoolMaple1 school

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Douglas County has shrank 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,198 students to 5,378. Over that span, Douglas County opened 2 schools, going from 13 to 15. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 88% to 85%.

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

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 5,519.
How many high schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Wisconsin has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,651 students.
How many middle schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Wisconsin has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,177 students.
How many elementary schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Wisconsin has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,501 students.
What is the largest school district in Douglas County?
Superior School District is the largest school district in Douglas County, serving approximately 4,041 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 24.4% of students in Douglas 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 Douglas County schools?
Across Douglas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.1 to 1.

Douglas County school rankings

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