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Oconto County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Oconto County's 18 public schools is roughly 4,349 students, an average of about 242 per campus. Oconto Falls Public School District runs the largest share. The level mix is 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Oconto County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,349
-338 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
-4 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
18
6 districts
Enrollment
4,349
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,049
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.7%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
8
2,365 students
Middle
4
767 students
High
6
1,217 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Oconto Falls Public School District
1,664 students · 6 districts in Oconto County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Oconto 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
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
48
19.7% under 18

Test scores in Oconto County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Suring Elementary· 31.3%
  2. Lena Middle· 42.5%
  3. Oconto Middle· 43.3%
  4. Gillett Elementary· 46.0%
  5. Oconto Elementary· 48.5%

See all 12 schools in Oconto County ranked by score →

All schools (18)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Oconto Falls HighOconto FallsHigh09-12511·
Sunnyside ElementarySobieskiElementaryPK-05497·
Oconto Falls ElementaryOconto FallsElementaryPK-05489·
Washington MiddleOconto FallsMiddle06-08377·
Oconto ElementaryOcontoElementaryPK-04340·
Oconto HighOcontoHigh09-12299·
Abrams ElementaryAbramsElementaryPK-05287·
Gillett ElementaryGillettElementaryPK-05277·
Oconto MiddleOcontoMiddle05-08270·
Suring ElementarySuringElementaryPK-08196·
Lena ElementaryLenaElementaryPK-04180·
Gillett HighGillettHigh09-12152·
Lena HighLenaHigh09-12124·
Gillett MiddleGillettMiddle06-08120·
Suring HighSuringHigh09-12118·
Fairview ElementaryKrakowElementaryPK-0599·
Northeast Wisconsin Learning AcademyOcontoHigh05-1213·
Lena MiddleLenaMiddle05-08··

Cities in Oconto County

Oconto4 schoolsGillett3 schoolsLena3 schoolsOconto Falls3 schoolsSuring2 schoolsAbrams1 schoolKrakow1 schoolSobieski1 school

About Oconto County

Across the low-population Wisconsin county of Oconto County of about 39,589 residents, the public-school footprint covers 18 schools and about 4,349 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $75,049, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Oconto County spans 8 elementary schools (2,365 students), 4 middle schools (767), and 6 high schools (1,217).

Oconto Falls Public School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,664 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 7%: 4,687 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,349 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 21 to 17 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Oconto County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Oconto County?
There are 18 public K-12 schools in Oconto County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 4,349.
How many high schools are in Oconto County?
Oconto County, Wisconsin has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 1,217 students.
How many middle schools are in Oconto County?
Oconto County, Wisconsin has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 767 students.
How many elementary schools are in Oconto County?
Oconto County, Wisconsin has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,365 students.
What is the largest school district in Oconto County?
Oconto Falls Public School District is the largest school district in Oconto County, serving approximately 1,664 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of Oconto County?
Oconto County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 39,589, with a median age of 48. About 19.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Oconto County?
Median household income in Oconto County is $75,049, above the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 5.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Oconto County?
Approximately 18.9% of adults 25 and older in Oconto County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Oconto County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 39.7% of students in Oconto 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 Oconto County schools?
Across Oconto County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 to 1.

Oconto County school rankings

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