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Marathon County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Marathon County's 52 public schools sit inside Wisconsin and collectively enroll about 18,592 K-12 students across 30 elementary, 8 middle, and 12 high.

7-year change in Marathon County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
18,592
-824 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
51
+2 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 77%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
14%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
138,403
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
52
8 districts
Enrollment
18,592
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$77,884
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.5%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
30
8,392 students
Middle
8
3,666 students
High
12
6,382 students
Combined / other
2
152 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wausau School District
7,738 students · 8 districts in Marathon County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Marathon 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
87%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
6%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
73%
Hispanic
6%
Black
2%
Asian
14%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.5% under 18

Test scores in Marathon County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 38 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

See all 38 schools in Marathon County ranked by score →

All schools (52)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
West HighWausauHigh09-121,470·
D C Everest HighWestonHigh10-121,335·
John Muir MiddleWausauMiddle06-08967·
East HighWausauHigh09-12893·
D C Everest Junior HighWestonHigh08-09848·
D C Everest MiddleWestonMiddle06-07844·
Mosinee MiddleMosineeMiddle04-08685·
Horace Mann MiddleWausauMiddle06-08635·
Mosinee ElementaryMosineeElementaryPK-03632·
Mosinee HighMosineeHigh09-12548·
Weston ElementaryWestonElementaryPK-05519·
G D Jones ElementaryWausauElementaryPK-05492·
Riverside ElementaryRingleElementaryKG-05487·
Mountain Bay ElementaryWestonElementaryKG-05451·
Evergreen ElementaryRothschildElementaryKG-05450·
Riverview ElementaryWausauElementaryPK-05445·
Rothschild ElementaryRothschildElementaryPK-05408·
Thomas Jefferson ElementaryWausauElementaryPK-05372·
Spencer Junior High/HighSpencerHigh06-12329·
Stratford ElementaryStratfordElementaryPK-05328·
Stettin ElementaryWausauElementaryKG-05327·
Marathon ElementaryMarathonElementaryPK-05323·
Spencer ElementarySpencerElementaryPK-05290·
Stratford HighStratfordHigh09-12277·
Marathon HighMarathonHigh09-12274·
Edgar ElementaryEdgarElementaryPK-05255·
D C Everest 4K Community PartnershipWestonElementaryPK-PK236·
South Mountain ElementaryWausauElementaryKG-05235·
John Marshall ElementaryWausauElementaryKG-05231·
Maine ElementaryWausauElementaryKG-05229·
Hawthorn Hills ElementaryWausauElementaryPK-05227·
Lincoln ElementaryWausauElementaryKG-05204·
Rib Mountain ElementaryWausauElementaryKG-05194·
Edgar HighEdgarHigh09-12193·
Grant ElementaryWausauElementaryKG-05189·
Franklin ElementaryWausauElementaryKG-05181·
Marathon Venture AcademyMarathonMiddle06-08173·
Stratford MiddleStratfordMiddle06-08163·
Wausau Area Virtual EducationWausauCombinedKG-12152·
Athens ElementaryAthensElementaryPK-05136·
Hatley ElementaryHatleyElementaryPK-05136·
Wausau Area Montessori Charter SchoolWausauElementaryPK-08121·
Edgar MiddleEdgarMiddle06-08120·
Athens HighAthensHigh09-12108·
Maple Grove Charter SchoolAthensElementaryKG-0594·
Hewitt-Texas ElementaryWausauElementaryKG-0585·
Athens MiddleAthensMiddle06-0879·
D C Everest Idea SchoolWestonHigh06-1269·
Odyssey ElementaryWestonElementaryKG-0564·
Red Granite Charter School IncWausauElementaryPK-0851·
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning AcademyWausauHigh06-1238·
Everest Virtual AcademySchofieldCombinedM-M··

Cities in Marathon County

Wausau21 schoolsWeston8 schoolsAthens4 schoolsEdgar3 schoolsMarathon3 schoolsMosinee3 schoolsStratford3 schoolsRothschild2 schoolsSpencer2 schoolsHatley1 schoolRingle1 schoolSchofield1 school

About Marathon County

Marathon County is a medium-population Wisconsin county of about 138,403 residents, home to 52 public schools and roughly 18,592 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $77,884, about 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 6% above the Wisconsin median.

For a sense of the school types, Marathon County comprises 30 elementary schools (8,392 students), 8 middle schools (3,666), 12 high schools (6,382), and 2 combined or other schools.

Wausau School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 7,738 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 18,592 students, contracted 4% from the 19,416 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Marathon County opened 2 schools, going from 49 to 51. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 77% to 73%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Marathon County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Marathon County?
Marathon County, Wisconsin has 52 public K-12 schools serving approximately 18,592 students.
How many high schools are in Marathon County?
Marathon County, Wisconsin has 12 public high schools, serving approximately 6,382 students.
How many middle schools are in Marathon County?
Marathon County, Wisconsin has 8 public middle schools, serving approximately 3,666 students.
How many elementary schools are in Marathon County?
Marathon County, Wisconsin has 30 public elementary schools, serving approximately 8,392 students.
What is the largest school district in Marathon County?
Wausau School District is the largest school district in Marathon County, serving approximately 7,738 students. The county contains 8 school districts overall.
What is the population of Marathon County?
Marathon County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 138,403, with a median age of 41. About 22.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Marathon County?
Median household income in Marathon County is $77,884, above the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Marathon County?
Approximately 28.1% of adults 25 and older in Marathon County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Marathon County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 36.5% of students in Marathon 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 Marathon County schools?
Across Marathon County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.

Marathon County school rankings

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