Total enrollment
2,479
-410 (-14%) vs SY 2020-21
Green Lake County
Wisconsin · Public K-12
Green Lake County, Wisconsin's 10 public schools span elementary through high school (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high). Total enrollment is roughly 2,479 students.
4-year change in Green Lake County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Green Lake County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Wisconsin | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.2% | #45 of 67 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,479 | #56 of 70 | #2,020 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #59 of 70 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.7:1 | #14 of 70 | #444 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 43.6% | #26 of 70 | #1,941 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.6% | #34 of 70 | #1,690 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.
Green Lake County school rankings
Residents
19,263
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
2,479
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$68,196
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.6%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
4
933 students
Middle
2
437 students
High
3
824 students
Combined / other
1
285 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Berlin Area School District
1,197 students · 4 districts in Green Lake County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Green Lake 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+
22.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.8%
civilian labor
Median age
46
21.7% under 18
Test scores in Green Lake County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Green Lake High· 68.6%
- Princeton School· 64.0%
- Green Lake Elementary· 56.7%
- Markesan Middle· 53.1%
- Markesan Intermediate· 45.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Clay Lamberton Elementary· 41.9%
- Berlin Middle· 44.5%
- Markesan Intermediate· 45.7%
- Markesan Middle· 53.1%
- Green Lake Elementary· 56.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Lamberton Elementary | Berlin | Elementary | PK-05 | 480 | · |
| Berlin High | Berlin | High | 09-12 | 441 | · |
| Princeton School | Princeton | Combined | PK-12 | 285 | · |
| Berlin Middle | Berlin | Middle | 06-08 | 276 | · |
| Markesan High | Markesan | High | 09-12 | 244 | · |
| Markesan Primary | Markesan | Elementary | PK-02 | 163 | · |
| Markesan Middle | Markesan | Middle | 06-08 | 161 | · |
| Markesan Intermediate | Markesan | Elementary | 03-05 | 153 | · |
| Green Lake High | Green Lake | High | 07-12 | 139 | · |
| Green Lake Elementary | Green Lake | Elementary | PK-06 | 137 | · |
Cities in Green Lake County
About Green Lake County
Green Lake County is a sparse county of about 19,263 residents in Wisconsin. Its public-school system teaches approximately 2,479 students across 10 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $68,196, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 7% lower than the Wisconsin median.
On the school-mix side, Green Lake County comprises 4 elementary schools (933 students), 2 middle schools (437), 3 high schools (824), and 1 combined or other schools.
Berlin Area School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,197 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,479 students, fell 14% from the 2,889 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Green Lake County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. 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