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Menominee County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Menominee County in Wisconsin has 5 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 1,123 students with Menominee Indian School District the largest district. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Menominee County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,123
+236 (+27%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+2 (+67%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,123
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,108
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.3%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
3
553 students
Middle
1
206 students
High
1
364 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Menominee Indian School District
994 students · 2 districts in Menominee County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Menominee 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
13%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
82%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
89%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.0%
civilian labor
Median age
34
30.3% under 18

Test scores in Menominee County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Menominee Indian Middle· 12.7%
  2. Keshena Primary· 6.9%

See all 2 schools in Menominee County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Keshena PrimaryKeshenaElementaryPK-05394·
Menominee Indian HighKeshenaHigh09-12364·
Menominee Indian MiddleNeopitMiddle06-08206·
Menominee Tribal SchoolNeopitElementaryKG-08129·
KaehkenawapahtaeqKeshenaElementaryKG-0230·

Cities in Menominee County

Keshena3 schoolsNeopit2 schools

About Menominee County

Menominee County is a compact county of about 4,252 residents in Wisconsin. Its public-school system teaches approximately 1,123 students across 5 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,108, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 19%. That income level is 15% below the Wisconsin median.

In terms of grade levels, Menominee County comprises 3 elementary schools (553 students), 1 middle school (206), and 1 high school (364).

Menominee Indian School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 994 students across Menominee County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Menominee County has increased 27% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 887 students to 1,123. Menominee County now counts 5 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Menominee County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Menominee County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Menominee County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 1,123.
How many high schools are in Menominee County?
Menominee County, Wisconsin has 1 public high school, serving approximately 364 students.
How many middle schools are in Menominee County?
Menominee County, Wisconsin has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 206 students.
How many elementary schools are in Menominee County?
Menominee County, Wisconsin has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 553 students.
What is the largest school district in Menominee County?
Menominee Indian School District is the largest school district in Menominee County, serving approximately 994 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Menominee County?
Menominee County has roughly 4,252 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Menominee County?
Median household income in Menominee County is $62,108, below the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 19.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Menominee County?
Approximately 18.1% of adults 25 and older in Menominee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Menominee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 89.3% of students in Menominee County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Wisconsin county average of 41.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Menominee County schools?
Across Menominee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data