Total enrollment
2,867
-192 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Jackson County
Wisconsin · Public K-12
Jackson County in Wisconsin has 10 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 2,867 students with Black River Falls School District the largest district. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools.
7-year change in Jackson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
-3 (-27%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 74%
% Hispanic
6%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
2,867
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,110
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.8%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
4
1,463 students
Middle
1
327 students
High
5
1,077 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Black River Falls School District
1,552 students · 4 districts in Jackson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson 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+
15.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.1% under 18
Test scores in Jackson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Melrose-Mindoro Elementary· 50.7%
- Lincoln Jr/Sr High School· 45.6%
- Melrose-Mindoro Junior/Senior High· 44.9%
- Black River Falls Middle· 43.1%
- Lincoln Elementary· 40.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Red Creek Elementary· 37.8%
- Lincoln Elementary· 40.0%
- Black River Falls Middle· 43.1%
- Melrose-Mindoro Junior/Senior High· 44.9%
- Lincoln Jr/Sr High School· 45.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Falls High | Black River Falls | High | 09-12 | 500 | · |
| Red Creek Elementary | Black River Falls | Elementary | 02-05 | 436 | · |
| Melrose-Mindoro Elementary | Melrose | Elementary | PK-06 | 399 | · |
| Lincoln Elementary | Merrillan | Elementary | PK-06 | 339 | · |
| Black River Falls Middle | Black River Falls | Middle | 06-08 | 327 | · |
| Melrose-Mindoro Junior/Senior High | Melrose | High | 07-12 | 327 | · |
| Forrest Street Elementary School | Black River Falls | Elementary | PK-01 | 289 | · |
| Lincoln Jr/Sr High School | Alma Center | High | 07-12 | 250 | · |
| DOC: Black River Correctional Ctr | Black River Falls | High | 12-12 | 0 | · |
| DOC: Jackson Correctional Institution | Black River Falls | High | 12-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Jackson County
About Jackson County
In Wisconsin, Jackson County is a compact county of about 20,981 residents. 10 public schools across the county hosts about 2,867 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $68,110, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% noticeably below the Wisconsin median.
On the school-mix side, Jackson County consists of 4 elementary schools (1,463 students), 1 middle school (327), and 5 high schools (1,077).
Black River Falls School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,552 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Jackson County has contracted 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,059 students to 2,867. The school count fell from 11 to 8 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment rose from 74% to 78%.
On this page, the community for Jackson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Jackson County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data