Total enrollment
5,848
-32 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Dunn County
Wisconsin · Public K-12
Dunn County is a Wisconsin county whose public-school system spans 17 schools and approximately 5,848 students. Median household income runs about $74,824. By level, that breaks down as 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Dunn County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
17
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Dunn County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Wisconsin | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 57.3% | #11 of 67 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,848 | #35 of 70 | #1,185 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 17 | #40 of 70 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #53 of 70 | #1,290 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 38.4% | #42 of 70 | #2,162 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.8% | #39 of 70 | #1,775 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.
Dunn County school rankings
Residents
45,527
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
17
5 districts
Enrollment
5,848
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,824
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.4%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
10
2,752 students
Middle
3
1,253 students
High
4
1,843 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Menomonie Area School District
3,199 students · 5 districts in Dunn County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dunn 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+
29.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
36
19.3% under 18
Test scores in Dunn County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Elk Mound Middle· 67.2%
- Tiffany Creek Elementary· 67.2%
- Mound View Elementary· 65.2%
- Colfax High· 64.1%
- Colfax Elementary· 61.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- River Heights Elementary· 42.3%
- Downsville Elementary· 43.8%
- Wakanda Elementary· 50.0%
- Oaklawn Elementary· 55.9%
- Menomonie Middle· 59.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie High | Menomonie | High | 09-12 | 966 | · |
| Menomonie Middle | Menomonie | Middle | 06-08 | 730 | · |
| Mound View Elementary | Elk Mound | Elementary | PK-04 | 456 | · |
| River Heights Elementary | Menomonie | Elementary | PK-05 | 403 | · |
| Colfax Elementary | Colfax | Elementary | PK-06 | 398 | · |
| Oaklawn Elementary | Menomonie | Elementary | PK-05 | 382 | · |
| Elk Mound Middle | Elk Mound | Middle | 05-08 | 368 | · |
| Wakanda Elementary | Menomonie | Elementary | PK-05 | 351 | · |
| Elk Mound High | Elk Mound | High | 09-12 | 348 | · |
| Tiffany Creek Elementary | Boyceville | Elementary | PK-05 | 327 | · |
| Colfax High | Colfax | High | 07-12 | 318 | · |
| Boyceville High | Boyceville | High | 09-12 | 211 | · |
| School District of the Menomonie Area 4K | Menomonie | Elementary | PK-PK | 190 | · |
| Boyceville Middle | Boyceville | Middle | 06-08 | 155 | · |
| Knapp Elementary | Knapp | Elementary | KG-05 | 91 | · |
| Downsville Elementary | Downsville | Elementary | KG-05 | 86 | · |
| Ridgeland-Dallas Elementary | Ridgeland | Elementary | PK-04 | 68 | · |
Cities in Dunn County
About Dunn County
Dunn County is a compact county of about 45,527 residents in Wisconsin. Its public-school system teaches approximately 5,848 students across 17 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $74,824 a year, about 30% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%.
In terms of grade levels, Dunn County comprises 10 elementary schools (2,752 students), 3 middle schools (1,253), and 4 high schools (1,843).
The largest single district in Dunn County is Menomonie Area School District, which alone enrolls about 3,199 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 5,880 students in SY 2020-21 versus 5,848 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Dunn County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data