Total enrollment
1,483
-61 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Forest County
Wisconsin · Public K-12
7 public K-12 schools operate inside Forest County, with roughly 1,483 students enrolled, an average of 212 per campus. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Forest County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,483
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,071
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.9%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
3
737 students
Middle
1
181 students
High
3
565 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Crandon School District
803 students · 3 districts in Forest County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Forest 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+
16.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
49
19.3% under 18
Test scores in Forest County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Laona High· 57.4%
- Wabeno Elementary· 50.0%
- Wabeno High· 37.5%
- Crandon Middle· 36.5%
- Robinson Elementary· 34.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Crandon Elementary· 33.5%
- Robinson Elementary· 34.8%
- Crandon Middle· 36.5%
- Wabeno High· 37.5%
- Wabeno Elementary· 50.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon Elementary | Crandon | Elementary | PK-05 | 396 | · |
| Crandon High | Crandon | High | 09-12 | 226 | · |
| Wabeno Elementary | Wabeno | Elementary | PK-05 | 196 | · |
| Wabeno High | Wabeno | High | 06-12 | 193 | · |
| Crandon Middle | Crandon | Middle | 06-08 | 181 | · |
| Laona High | Laona | High | 06-12 | 146 | · |
| Robinson Elementary | Laona | Elementary | PK-05 | 145 | · |
Cities in Forest County
About Forest County
In Wisconsin, Forest County is a compact county of about 9,369 residents. 7 public schools across the county hosts about 1,483 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,071, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 17% lower than the Wisconsin median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Forest County consists of 3 elementary schools (737 students), 1 middle school (181), and 3 high schools (565).
The largest single district in Forest County is Crandon School District, which alone enrolls about 803 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,483 students, contracted 4% from the 1,544 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Forest 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